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196320mSoviet Union

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

Director

Aivars Freimanis

Screenplay & Story

Aivars Freimanis

Director of Photography

Ivars Seleckis

Department Leadership Roster

Aivars Freimanis

Aivars Freimanis

Director

Aivars Freimanis

Aivars Freimanis

Writer

Ivars Seleckis

Ivars Seleckis

Director of Photography

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.