Silence of Doctor Ivens (1974)
In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Iven an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.
Director: Budimir Metalnikov
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: April 15, 1974
Cast
- Sergey Bondarchuk - Martin Evans
- Leonid Obolensky - Zor
- Irina Skobtseva - Evelyn Evans
- Boris Romanov - Buemi
- Oļgerts Kroders - Grass
- Robert Daglish - passenger on plane
- Valeri Khlevinsky - Fazenda
- Igor E. Kuznetsov - Rin
- Gunars Placens - Bem
- Pranas Piaulokas - Latski
Screenplay
- Budimir Metalnikov (Screenplay)
- Irina Sergievskaya (Script Editor)
Music: Eduard Artemyev
Cinematography: Vladimir Bondarev, Yuri Sokol
Editing: Roza Rogatkina
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Budimir Metalnikov
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silence of Doctor Ivens about?
- In the surreal aftermath to a plane crash at sea Dr. Iven an eminent scientist is the only survivor to be taken into the confidence of the alien rescuers. He learns that the world with its weapons of mass destruction is not ready for the wonders of the culture of the pacifist visitors. The situation is further complicated by the close relationship that blossoms between the doctor and the female alien, and due to this relationship he is the only survivor allowed to retain his memory of the events, unlike the other survivors including his wife, whose memories are erased.
- Who directed Silence of Doctor Ivens?
- Silence of Doctor Ivens was directed by Budimir Metalnikov.
- Who stars in Silence of Doctor Ivens?
- Silence of Doctor Ivens stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Leonid Obolensky, Irina Skobtseva, Boris Romanov, Oļgerts Kroders, Robert Daglish.
- How long is Silence of Doctor Ivens?
- Silence of Doctor Ivens has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Silence of Doctor Ivens?
- Silence of Doctor Ivens is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- Where was Silence of Doctor Ivens produced?
- Silence of Doctor Ivens was produced in Soviet Union.