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A.k.a.
Ballad of a Soldier
Year
1959
Runtime
88 min.
Director
Grigoriy Chukhray
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Rating *
8.1
Votes *
6,803
Checks
2,132
Favs
338
Dislikes
17
Favs/checks
15.9% (1:6)
Favs/dislikes
20:1
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  1. JKman's avatar

    JKman

    Hmm.. A few years since I saw this movie, and just thinking of the last scenes makes me emotional.
    ...Well that is art, I suppose.
    12 years ago
  2. nosex's avatar

    nosex

    i really loved the double exposure scene on the train after the protagonist separates from the girl. her figure juxtaposed against those rushing birch trees was highly romantic and profoundly reflected ideas of human regret and memories of fondness. 12 years 8 months ago
  3. Dieguito's avatar

    Dieguito

    Poetic movie! Spiritually relevant, a gift to the soul! 12 years 6 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #5 in Doubling the Canon
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  2. This movie ranks #15 in BAFTA Award - Best Film
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  3. This movie ranks #25 in IMDb's Romance Top 50
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  4. This movie ranks #27 in iCheckMovies's 1950s Top 100
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  5. This movie ranks #29 in Russian Guild of Film Critics's Best Russian Films
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  6. This movie ranks #30 in IMDb's 1950s Top 50
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  7. This movie ranks #33 in IMDb's War Top 50
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  8. This movie ranks #34 in 101 War Movies You Must See Before You Die
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  9. This movie ranks #56 in Empire Russia's 100 Best Russian Films: Readers' Choice
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  10. This movie ranks #60 in Time Out's 1000 Films to Change Your Life
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  11. This movie ranks #75 in iCheckMovies's Most Favorited
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  12. This movie ranks #143 in Harvard's Suggested Film Viewing: Narrative Films
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  13. This movie ranks #168 in The Criterion Collection
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  14. This movie ranks #422 in Emma Beare's 501 Must-See Movies
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  15. This movie ranks #813 in Halliwell's Top 1000: The Ultimate Movie Countdown
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  16. This movie ranks #1325 in TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films: 1001-2500
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