Under the Sign of Anchor
Під знаком якоря
Synopsis
The elite Kyiv Naval Political College operates in a city without access to the sea. The first Soviet aircraft carrier, the Kyiv, became the flagship of the Northern Fleet. The school's students, future political officers of the Soviet navy, go on a long navigation voyage; meanwhile, at their alma mater the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy opens. Focusing on the history of the institution's changing ideological functions, Under the Sign of Anchor explores the complex and sometimes paradoxical connections between war and culture, the Soviet past and the present. The film is based on materials from film archives from the time of the collapse of the USSR and the first years of Ukraine's independence.
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taras Spivak
- Original Title
- Під знаком якоря
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Kinotron Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taras Spivak
Taras Spivak
Taras Spivak, Lyuba Knorozok
Department Leadership Roster
Taras Spivak
Producer
Lyuba Knorozok
Producer
Taras Spivak
Director
Taras Spivak
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Sign of Anchor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Sign of Anchor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Sign of Anchor about?
The elite Kyiv Naval Political College operates in a city without access to the sea. The first Soviet aircraft carrier, the Kyiv, became the flagship of the Northern Fleet. The school's students, future political officers of the Soviet navy, go on a long navigation voyage; meanwhile, at their alma mater the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy opens. Focusing on the history of the institution's changing ideological functions, Under the Sign of Anchor explores the complex and sometimes paradoxical connections between war and culture, the Soviet past and the present. The film is based on materials from film archives from the time of the collapse of the USSR and the first years of Ukraine's independence.
Who directed Under the Sign of Anchor?
Under the Sign of Anchor was directed by Taras Spivak.
Who stars in Under the Sign of Anchor?
The principal cast of Under the Sign of Anchor includes Not specified.
When was Under the Sign of Anchor released and how long is it?
Under the Sign of Anchor was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 28m.