

Beginning
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Synopsis
Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.
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São Paulo International Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
April 8, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artavazd Peleshian
- Original Score
- Georgy Sviridov
- Original Title
- Սկիզբը
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Yerevan Documentary Film Studio, VGIK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artavazd Peleshian
Georgy Sviridov
Elizbar Karavayev
Artavazd Peleshian
Department Leadership Roster
Artavazd Peleshian
Director
Artavazd Peleshian
Editor
Elizbar Karavayev
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beginning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beginning about?
Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.
Who directed Beginning?
Beginning was directed by Artavazd Peleshian.
Who stars in Beginning?
The principal cast of Beginning includes Felix Dzerzhinsky, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Kliment Voroshilov, Grigoriy Ordzhonikidze.
When was Beginning released and how long is it?
Beginning was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beginning was composed by Georgy Sviridov.














