The War of Raya Sinitsina (2022)

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A young filmmaker meets and follows Raya, a 94-year-old Soviet war heroine who fought in the Siege of Leningrad. As Head of the World War II Disabled Veterans Club in her city, she introduces him to a vanishing generation in Israel. Her own fighting spirit and willpower are still fierce. As Raya faces the loss of her last comrades and her health deteriorates, the two become involved in a spiritual process that awakens the young woman within her; Through her eyes and dreams, they create their own reality in which time and age lose all meaning. Their growing closeness transforms a film about war and loss into a mystical story of love and friendship.

Director: Efim Graboy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Omri Behr
Cinematography: Daniel Binsted, Efim Graboy
Editing: Efim Graboy
Production: Muse Productions
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, Pусский
Original Language: he

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More Films by Director: Efim Graboy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The War of Raya Sinitsina about?
A young filmmaker meets and follows Raya, a 94-year-old Soviet war heroine who fought in the Siege of Leningrad. As Head of the World War II Disabled Veterans Club in her city, she introduces him to a vanishing generation in Israel. Her own fighting spirit and willpower are still fierce. As Raya faces the loss of her last comrades and her health deteriorates, the two become involved in a spiritual process that awakens the young woman within her; Through her eyes and dreams, they create their own reality in which time and age lose all meaning. Their growing closeness transforms a film about war and loss into a mystical story of love and friendship.
Who directed The War of Raya Sinitsina?
The War of Raya Sinitsina was directed by Efim Graboy.
Who stars in The War of Raya Sinitsina?
The War of Raya Sinitsina stars Raya Sinitsina.
How long is The War of Raya Sinitsina?
The War of Raya Sinitsina has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The War of Raya Sinitsina?
The War of Raya Sinitsina is a Documentary film.
Where was The War of Raya Sinitsina produced?
The War of Raya Sinitsina was produced in Israel.