The Cranes Are Flying
From Sun 14 to Thu 18 JulThe only Soviet film to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival, and one of the best films of all times, this adaptation of Victor Rozonv’s play is both a tempestuous love story and a stark depiction of the cruelty of war and the damage it wreaked on the lives of ordinary people. Celebrated for its cinematography, direction and editing, this landmark film also boasted a new kind of complex and multi-dimensional heroine.
Film Club
The screening on Sun 14 July will be introduced by film critic and programmer Roberto Oggiano and followed by a discussion with the audience, as part of our film club, Finally Sunday. No booking is necessary (it’s free to attend), you just need to buy a ticket to the film.