Byelorussian Station
movie
Released April 30, 1971
Genres:
Overview
"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.
Cast
Aleksey Glazyrin
as
Viktor Kharlamov
Evgeni Leonov
as
Ivan Prikhodko
Anatoliy Papanov
as
Nikolai Dubinsky
Nina Urgant
as
Raya
Vsevolod Safonov
as
Aleksei Kiryushin
Nikolai Volkov Ml.
as
Manager
Lyubov Sokolova
as
Prikhodko's wife
Margarita Terekhova
as
Natasha Shipilova
Yuri Vizbor
as
Balashov
Viktor Proskurin
as
Petka
Lyudmila Arinina
as
doctor
Vladimir Grammatikov
as
Driver
Crew
Larisa Shepitko
as
Original Concept
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Vladimir Korovin
as
Production Design
Valeriya Belova
as
Editor
Andrey Smirnov
as
Director
Vadim Trunin
as
Writer
Pavel Lebeshev
as
Director of Photography
Alfred Schnittke
as
Original Music Composer
Yan Pototsky
as
Sound Director
Bulat Okudzhava
as
Lyricist
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Vadim Mikhailov
as
Camera Operator
Alina Budnikova
as
Costume Design
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Nikolai Renkov
as
VFX Director of Photography