A Quiet Day at the End of the War
Спокойный день в конце войны
Synopsis
As WWII comes to a close, a wounded Soviet soldier and a Kazak woman seek refuge in a church. In this holy place, they take time to rest and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings, as the interior of the building is lined with ornate works of art. A group of Nazi soldiers eventually disrupts this moment of peace, as they enter the church and defile the sacred works within. Undetected, the original occupants witness this atrocity and the proud Russian feels compelled to fight in an effort to preserve his country’s history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikita Mikhalkov
- Screenplay & Story
- Rustam Ibragimbekov
- Original Score
- Eduard Artemyev
- Original Title
- Спокойный день в конце войны
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikita Mikhalkov
Rustam Ibragimbekov, O. Kozlova
Eduard Artemyev
Dmitri Korzhikhin
Nina Mayorova
G. Abramov
Department Leadership Roster
Nikita Mikhalkov
Director
Rustam Ibragimbekov
Screenplay
Dmitri Korzhikhin
Director of Photography
Nina Mayorova
Editor
Eduard Artemyev
Original Music Composer
Irina Shreter
Production Design
Nelli Fomina
Costume Design
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What is A Quiet Day at the End of the War about?
As WWII comes to a close, a wounded Soviet soldier and a Kazak woman seek refuge in a church. In this holy place, they take time to rest and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings, as the interior of the building is lined with ornate works of art. A group of Nazi soldiers eventually disrupts this moment of peace, as they enter the church and defile the sacred works within. Undetected, the original occupants witness this atrocity and the proud Russian feels compelled to fight in an effort to preserve his country’s history.
Who directed A Quiet Day at the End of the War?
A Quiet Day at the End of the War was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Who stars in A Quiet Day at the End of the War?
The principal cast of A Quiet Day at the End of the War includes Natalya Arinbasarova, Sergey Nikonenko, Yuri Bogatyryov, Lev Durov, Irina Dyomina.
When was A Quiet Day at the End of the War released and how long is it?
A Quiet Day at the End of the War was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for A Quiet Day at the End of the War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Quiet Day at the End of the War was composed by Eduard Artemyev.