Friend of War
Друг войны
Synopsis
The film is set during World War II in a German-occupied European country. In a covered truck on a snow-covered road, the Germans are transporting a group of civilians. Thoughts of imminent death inevitably visit the passengers of the van. The Catholic priest accompanying the arrested, among whom there is a boy, prepares the companions to leave for another world. A complex psychological conflict arises between the priest and the boy. Circumstances develop in such a way that the boy manages to escape.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gennadiy Novikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Camus, Gennadiy Novikov
- Original Title
- Друг войны
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gennadiy Novikov
Albert Camus, Gennadiy Novikov
Aleksandr Korneev
Department Leadership Roster
Gennadiy Novikov
Director
Albert Camus
Writer
Gennadiy Novikov
Writer
Aleksandr Korneev
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friend of War
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What is Friend of War about?
The film is set during World War II in a German-occupied European country. In a covered truck on a snow-covered road, the Germans are transporting a group of civilians. Thoughts of imminent death inevitably visit the passengers of the van. The Catholic priest accompanying the arrested, among whom there is a boy, prepares the companions to leave for another world. A complex psychological conflict arises between the priest and the boy. Circumstances develop in such a way that the boy manages to escape.
Who directed Friend of War?
Friend of War was directed by Gennadiy Novikov.
Who stars in Friend of War?
The principal cast of Friend of War includes Sergey Dreyden, Maxim Konovalchuk, Azamat Bagirov, Vladimir Glazkov, German Zhuravlyov.
When was Friend of War released and how long is it?
Friend of War was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 30m.