New recruits at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright, Surrey, face a selection process that tests their physical endurance and mental strength over several weeks.
Synopsis
New recruits at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright, Surrey, face a selection process that tests their physical endurance and mental strength over several weeks.
Synopsis
Private Alyosha Skvortsov stands at a train station, clutching a suitcase for a soldier discharged after losing a leg. Set during World War II, the film follows Alyosha's six-day leave to visit his mother and repair their home. Along the way, he encounters various civilians, including a farm woman mourning her son and a young woman named Shura, who is traveling to see her fiancé in the hospital. Their stories unfold against the backdrop of war's devastation, revealing different forms of love and sacrifice.
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Why Watch
- See Alyosha's emotional return home during World War II.
- Meet memorable characters like Private Pavlov and Vasya.
- Find out how love endures in wartime.
Did You Know
- The film won the 1960 Cannes Film Festival Special Jury Prize.
- It received a nomination for the 1961 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- The film was produced at Mosfilm, a major Soviet film studio.
- It won the Lenin Prize in 1961 for its director and producer.
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What awards did Ballad of a Soldier win?
Ballad of a Soldier won several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Film From Any Source and the Lenin Prize in 1961.
Who directed Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier was directed and co-written by Grigory Chukhray.
What is the main theme of Ballad of a Soldier?
The film recounts various kinds of love within the context of World War II, including romantic love, committed love, and a mother's love.
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