Dead Man's Letters (1986)

Remember your humanity and forget the rest.

Dead Man's Letters (1986) poster

In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to his only son that will never be read and tries to find shreds of hope in his new reality.

Director: Konstantin Lopushansky
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aleksandr Zhurbin
Cinematography: Nikolai Pokoptsev
Editing: T. Poulinoi
Production: Lenfilm, Pervoe Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Themes

Dystopian Societal Collapse

Keywords

post-apocalyptic future, strugatsky, nuclear holocaust

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Man's Letters about?
In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to his only son that will never be read and tries to find shreds of hope in his new reality.
Who directed Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters was directed by Konstantin Lopushansky.
Who stars in Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters stars Rolan Bykov, Iosif Ryklin, Aleksandr Sabinin, Nora Gryakalova, Vadim Lobanov, Viktor Mikhaylov.
How long is Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was Dead Man's Letters produced?
Dead Man's Letters was produced in Soviet Union.
What are the themes of Dead Man's Letters?
The themes of Dead Man's Letters include: Dystopian Societal Collapse.