Polyglot
23Apr11
hey, whoa! spoiler alert!
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Andrei - Cristian
19Sep12
Uniquely poignant. this film has countless memorable scenes due to its visuals, Kalatozov's directorial approach, mise-en-scene and careful attention to detail and last but not least Tatyana Samojlova's performance. Urusevsky - an often forgotten colossus in cinematography. The man's work on this film and Soy Cuba, speaks for itself.
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Christopher
27Apr12
Instantly became a new favorite of mine. "Give your flowers to whomever they're for." ;____;
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James Devereaux
15Nov11
Remarkable film. Wonderful close-ups of Tatyana Samojlova's beautiful, unhappy face.
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My name is Bruce
26Oct11
Broad melodrama, dumb nationalism, and some nice cinematography (but not even one tenth of the kind of heights that were reached in I am Cuba).
Patrick L
3Aug11
The sense of missed connections and complete futility is completely heartbreaking - I could have done without the moral black and white, but the storytelling and the depths that Veronica plunges into means that this movie could very possibly change the whole way I see war.
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Valerie Chiang
23Jul11
a friend recommended this movie to me. my first russian film, and it rightfully deserved the Palm d'Or. both heart-wrenching and uplifting at the same time. it will always be one of my favourite films.
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msmichel
6Jun11
1958 Palme D'or winner holds up as the classic it is. A wonderful picture framed by a tragic romance with underlying statements regarding nationalism, family and opportunists. A product of its time in terms of having a nationalistic agenda but certainly not in anyway overcome by it. The performance by Tatyana Samojlova is divine. The black and white cinematography gorgeous especially the departure scene.
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Tristan P. Teshigahara
17Jun11
I didn't hate it or anything, but It just didn't quite resonate with me - I prefer other Russians to say the least. Sorry for the spoiler alert!
comeandsee
29Dec10
the first masterpiece produced within the 'goskino' era of soviet cinema. a film about the intensity of emotion, the betrayal and the deceit war brings. outstanding visuals here, in terms of lighting and cinematography. fine acting and a series of twists, which cannot be predicted mark this out as a true masterwork. furthermore, comments on the difference between those who fought and those who did not.
Hector Camero
27Jul10
Good cinematography, with odd angles but also with accurate decisions on visuals when needed. I'd add to Alysson's remarks, the bombing outside the hall, with Mark playing piano with all the noises and lights outside. For instance, SAmojlova's performance lacks the emotion required, or at least, I don't find the kind of innocence needed for empathy. Comparing to the principal characters on Ballad of a Soldier, for example, I'm not touched that much.
Beneezy
2Apr10
"The Cranes Are Flying" has one of the most beautiful orchestrated camera shots I have ever seen on screen as it contained heartbreaking compositions in an exceptional brilliance.
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Addiena of Mubi land
11Feb10
Simple love story, very beautiful& talented lead actress Samojlova, unpredictable plot (it kept me guessing til the end), amazing cinematography.
Guy Sands
22Dec09
Sorry... this kind of melodrama wasn't needed in 1957 and it isn't needed now. Cannes will eat up garish cinematography, poetry lacking all subtlety, and overbearing morality as long as it is accompanied by a few moments of inspired cinematic art. Unfortunately that doesn't make it a good movie. Joseph Heifitz is the real genius of that era.
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Alysson Oliveira
16Oct09
[SPOILER] The movie has some of the most beautiful scenes in the movie history - such as the opening one, the destroyed building, the death of Boris, and the Veronica's suicidal atempt.
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William Carlino
19Aug09
Deeply moving, well acted, beautifully photographed anti war love drama. Stunning camera work at train station departure scene. Exquisite finale sequence. Cinema at its best.
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Bart Cameron
21Jul09
This was one of those films I don't even know how I found out about it, but I'm glad I watched it.
aquixoticlife
20Jul09
There is unspeakable beauty found in many of Mr. Kalatozov's scenes, none however more worthy of remark than those focused in upon the eyes of Ms. Tatyana Samojlova. Her performance represents the film as a whole; having austerity without coldness. Highly Recommended.
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