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19881h 18mSoviet Union

The Unwomanly Face of War

У войны не женское лицо

Synopsis

A woman’s perspective on the reality of wartime is a simple human truth, filled with piercing details that seem unbelievable. It is a truth that is not mentioned in official documents, films, or books from the Soviet era, and it is even absent from the memoirs of male veterans. This is a play about life, where concepts like honor, love for the motherland, and compassion held great significance.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anatoli Efros, Boris Glagolin, Andrey Stolyarov
Screenplay & Story
Svetlana Alexievich
Original Score
Bulat Okudzhava
Original Title
У войны не женское лицо
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Central Television USSR

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anatoli Efros, Boris Glagolin, Andrey Stolyarov

Screenplay & Story

Svetlana Alexievich

Original Score & Music

Bulat Okudzhava

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Svetlana Alexievich

Department Leadership Roster

Anatoli Efros

Anatoli Efros

Director

Boris Glagolin

Boris Glagolin

Director

Andrey Stolyarov

Director

Dmitriy Krymov

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Unwomanly Face of War.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unwomanly Face of War

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Unwomanly Face of War about?

A woman’s perspective on the reality of wartime is a simple human truth, filled with piercing details that seem unbelievable. It is a truth that is not mentioned in official documents, films, or books from the Soviet era, and it is even absent from the memoirs of male veterans. This is a play about life, where concepts like honor, love for the motherland, and compassion held great significance.

Who directed The Unwomanly Face of War?

The Unwomanly Face of War was directed by Anatoli Efros, Boris Glagolin, Andrey Stolyarov.

Who stars in The Unwomanly Face of War?

The principal cast of The Unwomanly Face of War includes Galina Vlasova, Konstantin Zheldin, Irina Kulevskaya, Oleg Kazancheev, Marina Politseymako.

When was The Unwomanly Face of War released and how long is it?

The Unwomanly Face of War was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for The Unwomanly Face of War?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unwomanly Face of War was composed by Bulat Okudzhava.

Is The Unwomanly Face of War based on a book or true story?

The Unwomanly Face of War is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Svetlana Alexievich".