Byelorussian Station (1971)
"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.
Director: Andrey Smirnov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: April 30, 1971
Cast
- Aleksey Glazyrin - Viktor Kharlamov
- Evgeni Leonov - Ivan Prikhodko
- Anatoliy Papanov - Nikolai Dubinsky
- Nina Urgant - Raya
- Vsevolod Safonov - Aleksei Kiryushin
- Nikolai Volkov Ml. - Manager
- Lyubov Sokolova - Prikhodko's wife
- Margarita Terekhova - Natasha Shipilova
- Yuri Vizbor - Balashov
- Viktor Proskurin - Petka
Screenplay
- Larisa Shepitko (Original Concept)
- Vadim Trunin
- Bulat Okudzhava (Lyricist)
- Izrail Tsizin (Script Editor)
Music: Alfred Schnittke, Bulat Okudzhava
Cinematography: Pavel Lebeshev
Editing: Valeriya Belova
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Andrey Smirnov
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Byelorussian Station about?
- "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.
- Who directed Byelorussian Station?
- Byelorussian Station was directed by Andrey Smirnov.
- Who stars in Byelorussian Station?
- Byelorussian Station stars Aleksey Glazyrin, Evgeni Leonov, Anatoliy Papanov, Nina Urgant, Vsevolod Safonov, Nikolai Volkov Ml..
- How long is Byelorussian Station?
- Byelorussian Station has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Byelorussian Station?
- Byelorussian Station is a Drama film.
- Where was Byelorussian Station produced?
- Byelorussian Station was produced in Soviet Union.