---
title: "The Return of Vasili Bortnikov"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-return-of-vasili-bortnikov-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 204295
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Return of Vasili Bortnikov (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-return-of-vasili-bortnikov-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Return of Vasili Bortnikov is a 1953 Soviet drama film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin. Based on the novel The Harvest by Galina Nikolayeva, the plot follows a World War II veteran who returns to civil life and the collective farm he previously led, only to discover that his wife has remarried.

As a production from 1953, the film focuses on the social and personal dynamics of post-war Soviet life. It maintains a dramatic tone throughout its 82-minute duration.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A World War II veteran returns to his former collective farm to find his wife remarried."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin
- Based on the novel The Harvest by Galina Nikolayeva
- Explores the personal struggles of a returning World War II veteran

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is a 1953 Soviet drama which may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #soviet-drama, #post-war-cinema, #collective-farm-setting, #marital-conflict, #1950s-soviet-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vsevolod Pudovkin
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sergei Lukyanov** as *Vasili Bortnikov*
- **Nikolai Timofeyev** as *Stephan*
- **Inna Makarova** as *Frosya*
- **Anatoli Chemodurov** as *Chekanov*
- **Natalya Medvedeva** as *Avdotya*
- **Anatoliy Ignatyev** as *Pavel*
- **Vsevolod Sanayev** as *Kentaurov*
- **Klara Luchko** as *Natalya Dubko*
- **Nonna Mordyukova** as *Nastya Ogorodnikova*
- **Galina Stepanova** as *Tatyana Timofeevna Bolshakova*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Return of Vasili Bortnikov?
The provided sources do not list streaming availability.

### Q: Is the film worth watching?
It may be of interest to those seeking a drama directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin based on a novel by Galina Nikolayeva.

### Q: What is the total runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

### Q: What is the plot of the film?
A World War II veteran returns to his former collective farm and finds his wife has remarried.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Return of Vasili Bortnikov — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/204295)
- [The Return of Vasili Bortnikov - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_Vasili_Bortnikov)

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