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Ivan's Childhood (1962)

7.819621h 35mRU
DramaWar

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

RU

Release

May 9, 1962

Director

Andrei Tarkovsky

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Overview

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

Cast

Nikolay Burlyaev

Nikolay Burlyaev

Ivan

Valentin Zubkov

Valentin Zubkov

Kholin

Yevgeni Zharikov

Yevgeni Zharikov

Galtsev

Stepan Krylov

Stepan Krylov

Katasonov

Mykola Hrynko

Mykola Hrynko

Gryaznov

Dmytro Milyutenko

Dmytro Milyutenko

Old Man

Valentina Malyavina

Valentina Malyavina

Masha

Irma Raush

Irma Raush

Ivan's Mother

Andrei Konchalovsky

Andrei Konchalovsky

Soldier with Glasses

Ivan Savkin

Ivan Savkin

Vladimir Marenkov

Vladimir Marenkov

Vera Miturich

Vera Miturich

Girl

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ivan's Childhood (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ivan's Childhood. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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