Byelorussian Station

6.8 / 10

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"Belorussian Station" is a Soviet drama directed by Andrei Smirnov, completed in 1969 and released in 1971 after censorship delays due to its critical portrayal of post-war Soviet society and veterans' challenges. The film revolves around four former soldiers who reunite 25 years after World War II. They come together to mourn the death of a friend and reflect on their shared past and their personal struggles. "Belorussian Station" poignantly explores themes of friendship, memory, and the enduring impact of war on ordinary people's lives, eventually gaining significant acclaim for its heartfelt narrative and strong performances.

Country:

Soviet Union

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

101 minutes

Year:

1971

Director:

Andrey Smirnov

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Company:

Mosfilm

Cast:
Aleksey Glazyrin

Viktor Kharlamov

Evgeni Leonov

Ivan Prikhodko

Anatoli Papanov

Nikolai Dubinsky

Nina Urgant

Raya

Vsevolod Safonov

Aleksei Kiryushin

Crew:
Andrey Smirnov

Director

Vadim Trunin

Writer

Larisa Shepitko

Original Concept

Bulat Okudzhava

Music

Vladimir Korovin

Production Design