Ballad of a Soldier 1959
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What is Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1959
- Studios
- Mosfilm
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Updated
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Overview
Ballad of a Soldier is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young Soviet soldier’s brief leave becomes a journey of compassion amid wartime ruins.”
- Beautifully portrays wartime humanity
- Strong central performance by Vladimir Ivashov
- Elegant blend of romance and war drama
- Pacing is deliberate, which may feel slow to some viewers
- Historical context may feel distant to modern audiences
Watch it if you appreciate moving wartime stories that focus on ordinary kindness.
The film is a gentle, emotionally resonant war drama suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ballad of a Soldier released?
The film was released in 1959.
Who directed the film?
It was directed and co‑written by Grigory Chukhray.
Who are the lead actors?
The lead roles are played by Vladimir Ivashov and Zhanna Prokhorenko.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a Soviet war romance drama.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A young Russian soldier on leave during World War II helps strangers he meets while trying to return home.
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