Peace to Him Who Enters (1961)

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The time is World War II. Lidiya Shaporenko plays a pregnant German woman, trapped behind Russian lines. When the woman goes into labor, three loyal Soviets deliver her to a field hospital: a newly graduated officer, an affable truck driver, and a soldier shell-shocked into muteness. The dangerous trip to the hospital ends up a rite of passage for all concerned. The winner of a special gold medal at the Venice Film Festival, Peace to Him Who Enters was originally released in the USSR in 1961 under the title Mir Vkhodyashchemu.

Director: Vladimir Naumov, Aleksandr Alov
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nikolay Karetnikov
Cinematography: Anatoliy Kuznetsov
Editing: Nadezhda Anikeyeva
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, red army

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peace to Him Who Enters about?
The time is World War II. Lidiya Shaporenko plays a pregnant German woman, trapped behind Russian lines. When the woman goes into labor, three loyal Soviets deliver her to a field hospital: a newly graduated officer, an affable truck driver, and a soldier shell-shocked into muteness. The dangerous trip to the hospital ends up a rite of passage for all concerned. The winner of a special gold medal at the Venice Film Festival, Peace to Him Who Enters was originally released in the USSR in 1961 under the title Mir Vkhodyashchemu.
Who directed Peace to Him Who Enters?
Peace to Him Who Enters was directed by Vladimir Naumov, Aleksandr Alov.
Who stars in Peace to Him Who Enters?
Peace to Him Who Enters stars Viktor Avdyushko, Aleksandr Demyanenko, Stanislav Khitrov, Lidiya Shaporenko, Vera Bokadoro, Mykola Hrynko.
How long is Peace to Him Who Enters?
Peace to Him Who Enters has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Peace to Him Who Enters?
Peace to Him Who Enters is a Drama, War film.
Where was Peace to Him Who Enters produced?
Peace to Him Who Enters was produced in Soviet Union.
What are the themes of Peace to Him Who Enters?
The themes of Peace to Him Who Enters include: The Horror of War and Humanity.