Drama · Soviet Union · 1978 · 1h 19m

Getting to Know the Big Wide World

Познавая белый свет

Getting to Know the Big Wide World poster
Director
Kira Muratova
Cast
Nina Ruslanova as Lyuba Sergei Popov as Mikhail Aleksei Zharkov as Nikolay Natalya Leble as Galya Olga Malakhova as bride at the opening of ZAGS Lena Shelgunova as Natasha
Crew
Yury Klimenko — Director of Photography Valentin Silvestrov — Original Music Composer Kira Muratova — Screenplay Grigori Baklanov — Screenplay Aleksei Rudyakov — Production Design
Synopsis

On a rough and tumble construction site for a new factory, the conversation flows and love blooms for trio Lyuba, Misha, and Kolya. In the liminal space of their workplace, they build material and intangible connections.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Kira Muratova Director Yury Klimenko Director of Photography Valentin Silvestrov Original Music Composer Kira Muratova Screenplay Grigori Baklanov Screenplay Aleksei Rudyakov Production Design
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