THE CRANES ARE FLYING (Letyat zhuravli) Director: Mikhail Kalatozov Year: 1957 Runtime: 97 min. Country: USSR Language: Russian with English subtitles Color: B&W Format: 16mm

Boris and Veronica are two young people very much in love until war with Germany breaks out and Boris is sent to the front lines. In his absence and with no word from him, Veronica enters a loveless marriage with Boris' brutish cousin. Events, happy and sad, transpire in Veronica's life before she receives news of Boris' death in action. By this time, she's grown to become a more resilient, though less spontaneous woman. Winner of the Palme d'Or, 1958 Cannes Film Festival "A moving drama that carries a message of love." — Bosley Crowther, The New York Times "There is much to admire; the vital performances, the beautifully composed camerawork, the urgent crowd scenes and dynamic mise-en-scène." — Wally Hammond, Time Out Film Guide "The filmmaking is bold and rapturous." — Tom Wiener, All Movie Guide Showtime Location Admission Monday, May 5 7:00 pm STUDIO ON 4TH 432 East 4th Street $6 General $4 GBFS Members

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