Ivan's Childhood

Ivan's Childhood

19621hr 35min
critics rating 100%100%
audience rating 93%93%

Step into a world where innocence clashes with the brutality of war in "Ivan's Childhood." Follow twelve-year-old Ivan Bondarev as he navigates the treacherous landscapes of World War II as a scout for the Soviet army. But this is no ordinary war story. Ivan's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, as he forges unlikely friendships with three compassionate Soviet officers who offer him a glimpse of humanity amidst the chaos of battle.

As Ivan's harrowing experiences unfold, viewers are taken on a poignant and visually stunning cinematic journey that delves deep into the complexities of war, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Director Andrei Tarkovsky masterfully crafts a narrative that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the true cost of conflict. "Ivan's Childhood" is not just a film—it's a hauntingly beautiful meditation on the enduring power of hope in the face of despair.

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Cast

Andrei Konchalovsky

Soldier with Glasses

Andrei Konchalovsky

Nikolay Burlyaev

Nikolay Grinko

Gryaznov

Nikolay Grinko

Irma Raush

Ivan's Mother

Irma Raush

Nikolay Smorchkov

Starshina (uncredited)

Nikolay Smorchkov

Valentin Zubkov

Valentina Malyavina

Stepan Krylov

Katasonov

Stepan Krylov

Vladimir Marenkov

Yevgeni Zharikov

Ivan Savkin

Dmytro Milyutenko

Vera Miturich