Life and Fate
Жизнь и судьба
Synopsis
The main character is Viktor Shtrum, a talented Soviet physicist who refuses to blindly follow his "comrades" by signing false documents and becoming a tool in the hands of an all-powerful state. During the war, Shtrum’s mother, Anna Petrovna, was sent to a concentration camp, but her letters continued to arrive for many years and help him remain more moral than those around him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lev Dodin
- Screenplay & Story
- Vasiliy Grossman
- Original Title
- Жизнь и судьба
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lev Dodin
Vasiliy Grossman
Department Leadership Roster
Lev Dodin
Director
Irina Tsvetkova
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life and Fate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life and Fate about?
The main character is Viktor Shtrum, a talented Soviet physicist who refuses to blindly follow his "comrades" by signing false documents and becoming a tool in the hands of an all-powerful state. During the war, Shtrum’s mother, Anna Petrovna, was sent to a concentration camp, but her letters continued to arrive for many years and help him remain more moral than those around him.
Who directed Life and Fate?
Life and Fate was directed by Lev Dodin.
Who stars in Life and Fate?
The principal cast of Life and Fate includes Sergey Kuryshev, Tatyana Shestakova, Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Igor Ivanov, Stanislav Nikolski.
When was Life and Fate released and how long is it?
Life and Fate was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 3h 45m.