Alyonka
Originally released in 1962. Alyonka is a comedy/drama film. directed by Boris Barnet. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natalya Ovodova, Irina Zarubina, and Vasiliy Shukshin
Synopsis
Set in 1955 when many migrated from Russia to the Steppes of Kazakhstan, this is the trip back to the Canal from the frontier and farms by a number of people who tell their settler stories. Alenka Muratova (Ovodova) is a winsome 13 year old who talks Dmitry Prokovich, the chief mechanic for the Soviet, into giving up his seat in the truck to a young mother with her infant daughter. Then Alenka and Dmitry share the back of the open truck with a young woman, newly graduated dentist who has not been able to find a position, Stefan, a hitchhiker with a dog who hopes his upper-class wife will return to him and the countryside, and Vasselina Petrovolka, a woman who lost one of her twin daughters in a riding accident by the river shortly after they arrived, and now is returning to tell the other twin of her sister's fate. A warm hearted look at common folks traveling in the frontier.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alyonka about?
Set in 1955 when many migrated from Russia to the Steppes of Kazakhstan, this is the trip back to the Canal from the frontier and farms by a number of people who tell their settler stories. Alenka ...
Who directed Alyonka?
Alyonka was directed by Boris Barnet.
How long is Alyonka?
Alyonka has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Alyonka released?
Alyonka was released on March 22, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alyonka?
The main cast of Alyonka includes Natalya Ovodova, Irina Zarubina, Vasiliy Shukshin, Erast Garin, Nikolay Kryuchkov.