
The Send-Off
Ceļamaize
Synopsis
While shooting a documentary about a 'Komsomol' class who all went to save a struggling kolkhoz, the filmmakers also shot mud, broken tractors, flooded fields. The film turned scandalous and was not screened, because of it allegedly being anti-Soviet: defamatory of collective farming.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aivars Freimanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Aivars Freimanis
- Original Title
- Ceļamaize
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aivars Freimanis
Aivars Freimanis
Ivars Seleckis
Department Leadership Roster
Aivars Freimanis
Director
Aivars Freimanis
Writer
Ivars Seleckis
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Send-Off.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Send-Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Send-Off about?
While shooting a documentary about a 'Komsomol' class who all went to save a struggling kolkhoz, the filmmakers also shot mud, broken tractors, flooded fields. The film turned scandalous and was not screened, because of it allegedly being anti-Soviet: defamatory of collective farming.
Who directed The Send-Off?
The Send-Off was directed by Aivars Freimanis.
Who stars in The Send-Off?
The principal cast of The Send-Off includes Not specified.
When was The Send-Off released and how long is it?
The Send-Off was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 20m.
