What is The Alive and the Dead?
The Alive and the Dead is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- Feb 22, 1964
- Studios
- Mosfilm
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Mosfilm
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The Alive and the Dead is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A war correspondent’s draft turns deadly when a lost party card brands him a deserter.”
- gritty portrayal of wartime bureaucracy
- focus on moral dilemmas of survival
- historical Soviet perspective
- the narrative maintains a bleak tone throughout
Watch it if you appreciate stark war dramas that examine personal survival under oppressive systems.
The film contains intense war scenes and bleak themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main character’s occupation?
He is a Russian war correspondent drafted into the conflict.
Why is the protagonist treated as a deserter?
Because he loses his party identification card, which leads authorities to suspect desertion.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war drama.
Does the story involve any assistance for the main character?
Yes, a kind man provides help to him after he is labeled a deserter.
During what kind of setting does the film take place?
The narrative unfolds on a battlefield during a Russian war, emphasizing the harsh conditions of combat.
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