
Introduction to Life
A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.
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Igor Talankin
Director

Vera Panova
Screenplay

Vera Panova
Story
Maria Kuzmina
Editor
Valeriy Vladimirov
Director of Photography
Vladimir Minayev
Director of Photography
Semyon Ushakov
Art Direction

Alfred Schnittke
Music