Based on the novel of the same name by Konstantin Fedin. 1910. A small town in the Volga region. Kirill Izvekov, a student of a technical school, is only looking for his place in life, and revolutionary struggle is unfolding around him.
Production
Meticulous 1910 Volga region period recreation.
Acting
Mikhail Nazvanov's committed revolutionary fervor.
Director
Vladimir Basov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Konstantin Fedin's novel was considered a landmark of Soviet 'production novel' fiction, celebrating technical intelligentsia embracing revolution.
Director Vladimir Basov would later become famous for spy thrillers; this early work shows his dramatic roots.
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