Director: Mikhail Kalatozov
Cast: Tatyana Samojlova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev
Soviet Union 1957 | Black & White | 97mins | Drama
Avaliable on: DVD
Veronica and Boris are blissfully in love, until the eruption of World War II tears them apart. Boris is sent to the front lineā¦and then communication stops. Meanwhile, Veronica tries to ward off spiritual numbness while Boris' draft-dodging cousin makes increasingly forceful overtures. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival, The Cranes are Flying is a superbly crafted drama, bolstered by stunning cinematography and impassioned performances.