The Cranes are Flying
Arguably the first masterpiece of post-Stalin cinema, "The Cranes Are Flying" combined several cinematic trends, such as the choice of the World War II for hero-images, and the preference for private emotional truth over political rhetoric. This study analyzes the film in depth.
Arguably the first masterpiece of post-Stalinist cinema, "The Cranes are Flying" is an intersection of politics and art. A product of Khruschev's "Thaw", its sympathetic portrayal of human beings affected by World War II, and its highly individual style won awards worldwide. Josephine Woll examines questions of theme and genre, the controversial representation of heroism and the audience reaction to these issues, as well as production, content, style and context.
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Arguably the first masterpiece of post-Stalin cinema, "The Cranes Are Flying" combined several cinematic trends, such as the choice of the World War II for hero-images, and the preference for private emotional truth over political rhetoric. This study analyzes the film in depth.
Arguably the first masterpiece of post-Stalinist cinema, "The Cranes are Flying" is an intersection of politics and art. A product of Khruschev's "Thaw", its sympathetic portrayal of human beings affected by World War II, and its highly individual style won awards worldwide. Josephine Woll examines questions of theme and genre, the controversial representation of heroism and the audience reaction to these issues, as well as production, content, style and context.
