Drama · Soviet Union · 1971 · 1h 41m

Byelorussian Station

Белорусский вокзал

Byelorussian Station poster
Director
Andrey Smirnov
Cast
Aleksey Glazyrin as Viktor Kharlamov Evgeni Leonov as Ivan Prikhodko Anatoliy Papanov as Nikolai Dubinsky Vsevolod Safonov as Aleksei Kiryushin Nina Urgant as Raya Raisa Kurkina as Lida Matveeva
Crew
Pavel Lebeshev — Director of Photography Valeriya Belova — Editor Alfred Schnittke — Original Music Composer Vadim Trunin — Writer Vladimir Korovin — Production Design Alina Budnikova — Costume Design
Synopsis

"Belorussian Station" is a Soviet drama directed by Andrei Smirnov, completed in 1969 and released in 1971 after censorship delays due to its critical portrayal of post-war Soviet society and veterans' challenges. The film revolves around four former soldiers who reunite 25 years after World War II. They come together to mourn the death of a friend and reflect on their shared past and their personal struggles. "Belorussian Station" poignantly explores themes of friendship, memory, and the enduring impact of war on ordinary people's lives, eventually gaining significant acclaim for its heartfelt narrative and strong performances.

Key Collaborators
Andrey Smirnov Director Pavel Lebeshev Director of Photography Valeriya Belova Editor Alfred Schnittke Original Music Composer Vadim Trunin Writer Vladimir Korovin Production Design Alina Budnikova Costume Design
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