Introduction to Life

Introduction to Life(1962)

05/06/1962 (US)Drama, War, Family1h 41m
4.4

Overview

A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.

Igor Talankin

Director

Vera Panova

Screenplay