The Girl from Leningrad
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Synopsis
Set during the 1939–1940 Winter War, the film follows a group of young women from Leningrad who volunteer for service at the front. Working as nurses in hospitals and on the battlefield, they devote themselves to saving the lives of wounded soldiers, while also taking up arms alongside the men in combat. Through hardship and sacrifice, their courage forges bonds of friendship and love that endure amid the trials of war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Eisymont
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergey Mikhalkov, Mikhail Rozenberg, Nikolay Elanskiy, Natalya Konchalovskaya
- Original Score
- Vissarion Shebalin
- Original Title
- Фронтовые подруги
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Eisymont
Sergey Mikhalkov, Mikhail Rozenberg, Nikolay Elanskiy, Natalya Konchalovskaya
Vissarion Shebalin
Vladimir Rapoport
Vladimir Sukhobokov
Iosif Polyakov
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Eisymont
Director
Sergey Mikhalkov
Writer
Mikhail Rozenberg
Writer
Vladimir Sukhobokov
Editor
Fyodor Bernshtam
Production Design
Vissarion Shebalin
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Rapoport
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Leningrad
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What is The Girl from Leningrad about?
Set during the 1939–1940 Winter War, the film follows a group of young women from Leningrad who volunteer for service at the front. Working as nurses in hospitals and on the battlefield, they devote themselves to saving the lives of wounded soldiers, while also taking up arms alongside the men in combat. Through hardship and sacrifice, their courage forges bonds of friendship and love that endure amid the trials of war.
Who directed The Girl from Leningrad?
The Girl from Leningrad was directed by Viktor Eisymont.
Who stars in The Girl from Leningrad?
The principal cast of The Girl from Leningrad includes Zoya Fyodorova, Andrei Abrikosov, Boris Blinov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Oleg Zhakov.
When was The Girl from Leningrad released and how long is it?
The Girl from Leningrad was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl from Leningrad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl from Leningrad was composed by Vissarion Shebalin.