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A.k.a.
Letter Never Sent
Year
1960
Runtime
96 min.
Director
Mikhail Kalatozov
Genres
Drama, Romance, Adventure
Rating *
7.9
Votes *
1,175
Checks
914
Favs
148
Dislikes
8
Favs/checks
16.2% (1:6)
Favs/dislikes
19:1
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  1. bal3x's avatar

    bal3x

    A masterpiece! The cinematography and the hand-held camera work is nothing short of brilliant. 10/10 11 years 12 months ago
  2. bathkuyp's avatar

    bathkuyp

    Compelling start. End like a nightmare. And that's not a negative qualification. Reminded me very much of Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes. But much, much more beautiful shot. 9 years 6 months ago
  3. Windill's avatar

    Windill

    Tells the story of diamond-seeking adventurers in Siberia.
    Didn't like it too much.
    Felt like the director was trying to shoot a glorious masterpiece, but felt short of it.
    The photography is very beautiful though, and Tatiana Samoilova's beauty is fascinating, just like in "The Cranes are Flying".
    I think what I disliked the most was the music.
    And this idea of guys looking for diamonds for the sake of making the USSR richer is a bit blah blah to me.
    4 years 6 months ago
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In 4 official lists

  1. This movie ranks #12 in Doubling the Canon
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  2. This movie ranks #48 in iCheckMovies's 1960s Top 100
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  3. This movie ranks #84 in iCheckMovies's Most Favorited
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  4. This movie ranks #702 in The Criterion Collection
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