---
title: "Year of a Calf"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/year-of-a-calf-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72623
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Year of a Calf (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/year-of-a-calf-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Year of a Calf is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Dovzhenko Film Studios. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A spirited milkmaid shakes up her village life with bold trades and unexpected romances."

### Why Watch
- Charming rural comedy with a lively heroine
- Playful look at love and ambition
- Brief, breezy runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some cultural nuances may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a gentle, family‑friendly comedy with no explicit content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, rural, romantic, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vladimir Popkov
- **Networks / Studios**: Dovzhenko Film Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Irina Muravyova** as *Lyudmila*
- **Vladimir Menshov** as *Feodosy*
- **Yekaterina Vasilyeva** as *Izolda*
- **Valentin Gaft** as *Valerian Sergeyevich*
- **Lev Durov** as *Kolkhoz Chairman*
- **Yevgeni Vesnik** as *Professor*
- **Vladimir Volkov**
- **V. Belyy** as *вахтёр*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does "Year of a Calf" belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and romance film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on December 15, 1986.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑two minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on Lyudmila Petrovna Nikitina, a young milkmaid.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Lyudmila’s attempts to change her life clash with her husband Theodosius’s resistance.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Year of a Calf — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72623)
- [Year of a Calf (1986) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/year-of-a-calf)

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