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Criterion Collection: Ballad Of A Soldier

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Release date: 21/Mar/2010

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Sales Rank:	#70 in Other Movies #1239 in Movies

Style:	Other Movies

Product No.:	1898534206

Number of discs:	1

Extra-Infos:	Evgeniy Teterin, Valentina Markova, Marina Kremnyova, Elza Lezhdey, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy Grigoriy Chukhray

Description:	Vladimar Ivashov, Shauna Prokhorenko. After he performs an incredible feat of bravery, a Russian soldier on leave to visit his mother helps locals on his way home and falls in love with a country girl who's on her way to see her wounded boyfriend, also a Russian soldier. In Russian with English subtitles. 1960/b&w/88 min/NR/fullscreen. "Ballad of a Soldier" is a poignant and visually stunning 1959 Soviet war drama directed by Grigori Chukhrai, now available on DVD from the esteemed Criterion Collection. The film tells the moving story of young soldier Alyosha Skvortsov, who earns a brief leave after an act of heroism during World War II and embarks on an emotional journey home across war-torn Russia. Renowned for its lyrical storytelling and humanistic approach to the devastation of war, "Ballad of a Soldier" has been celebrated as one of cinema?s most touching anti-war films. Criterion is known worldwide for its dedication to restoring classic films with exceptional attention to detail, offering cinephiles definitive editions enriched with insightful extras. Their releases are highly regarded among collectors and film enthusiasts alike. The lead role is played by Vladimir Ivashov, whose sensitive portrayal brought him international acclaim; he later appeared in notable works such as "Clean Ponds." Zhanna Prokhorenko stars opposite him as Shura, delivering a performance that remains iconic in Russian cinema history. Director Grigori Chukhrai was already acclaimed for his earlier work "The Forty-First," but it was "Ballad of a Soldier" that cemented his reputation globally?earning awards at Cannes and BAFTA nominations. Cinematographer Vladimir Nikolayev's evocative visuals further enhance this unforgettable masterpiece.

Actors:	Antonina Maksimova, Yevgeny Urbansky, Vladimir Ivashov, Nikolai Kryuchkov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maximova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Yevgeni Urbansky, Elsa Lezhdey, Anatoly Kuznetsov, E. Teterin, Ella Lezhdey, G. Yukhtin, Georgy Yumatov, Lev Borisov, Marina Kremneva, V. Markova, Vladimir Kashpur, Yevgeni Yevstigneyev, Valentina Telegina

Director:	Grigori Chukhrai

Producer:	Christina Johnson, Greg Edwards

Age rating:	Suitable only for adults

Manufacturer No.:	CCIN916792DVD

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