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The Cranes Are Flying Directed by: Mikhail KalatozovStarring: Tatyana Samojlova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana KharitonovaDescriptionThe Cranes Are Flying (1957) is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful Soviet classic directed by Mikhail Kalatozov. This wartime romantic tragedy follows the heartbreaking story of Veronika (Tatyana Samojlova) and Boris (Aleksey Batalov), a young Moscow couple whose love is torn apart when Boris volunteers for military service during World War II. Left behind, Veronika endures the hardships of war, including a tragic assault by Boris’s cousin, Fyodor, which leads her to a loveless marriage. As she struggles with loss and fate, the film paints a poignant picture of love, war, and resilience.Renowned for its breathtaking cinematography by Sergey Urusevsky and its deeply human storytelling, The Cranes Are Flying remains one of the most celebrated films in world cinema. It won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-ray / RestoredStudio: Criterion CollectionCatalogue No: CC3125BDUKBarcode: 5050629543032Main Language: RussianSubtitles: EnglishRegion: BRelease Date: 13 Apr 2020Originally Issued: 1957No of Discs: 1Weight: 96gDimensions: 136 x 17 x 171 mmGenre: World CinemaBBFC Certification: (12) Suitable for 12 years and overRental/Retail: Retail not for RentalSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusNew interview with scholar Ian ChristieAudio interview from 1961 with director Mikhail KalatozovInterview from 2001 with filmmaker Claude Lelouch on the film’s French premiere at the 1958 Cannes Film FestivalDocumentary: Hurricane Kalatozov (2009)FeatureDetailsDirectorMikhail KalatozovStarringTatyana Samojlova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana KharitonovaFormatBlu-ray / RestoredStudioCriterion CollectionCatalogue NoCC3125BDUKBarcode5050629543032Main LanguageRussianSubtitlesEnglishRegionBRelease Date13 Apr 2020Originally Issued1957No of Discs1Weight96gDimensions136 x 17 x 171 mmGenreWorld CinemaBBFC Certification(12) Suitable for 12 years and overRental/RetailRetail not for RentalSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusNew interview with scholar Ian ChristieAudio interview from 1961 with director Mikhail KalatozovInterview from 2001 with filmmaker Claude Lelouch on the film’s French premiere at the 1958 Cannes Film FestivalDocumentary: Hurricane Kalatozov (2009)