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Ivan's Childhood tells the story of orphaned boy Ivan, whose parents were killed by the invading German forces, and his experiences during World War II.
A 12-year-old orphan spies behind the German lines during WWII and befriends three Soviet officers. Based on a true story by Vladimir Bogomolov, the film won the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival in 1962.
- (40K)
- Drama, War
- Andrei Tarkovsky, Eduard Abalov
- 1963-06-27
Watch the debut film by Andrei Tarkovsky, a poetic depiction of the impact of war on children. Based on a novella by Vladimir Bogomolov, the film features a new high-definition restoration, interviews, essays and a poem by the director's father.
- Ivan
Ivan's Childhood (1962) is a haunting and poetic film by Andrei Tarkovsky, based on a novella by Vladimir Bogomolov. It tells the story of a young boy who becomes a scout for the Soviet army during World War II, and explores the themes of war, childhood, and memory.
The debut feature by the great Andrei Tarkovsky, Ivan’s Childhood is a poetic journey through the shards and shadows of one boy’s war-ravaged youth.
Ostensibly an atypical Tarkovsky work (less than 100 minutes!), Ivan's Childhood carries the poetry and passion that would characterize the director from here on. Read Critics Reviews
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- Drama, War
Summaries. During WWII, Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev strikes up a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers while working as a scout behind the German lines. During World War II, 12-year old Ivan works as a spy on the eastern front. The small Ivan can cross the German lines unnoticed to collect information.
