Heavenly Swallows
Originally released in 1976. Heavenly Swallows is a romance/drama film. directed by Leonid Kvinikhidze. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Iya Ninidze, Andrey Mironov, and Aleksandr Shirvindt
Synopsis
Denise de Flavigny, a young convent student, discovers a double-life of the organist Célestin, who teaches her music at the convent. He secretly composes popular operettas for his mistress Corinne. Célestin visits the city to witness the premiere of his latest effort; Denise escapes the convent as well. Following a quarrel with Célestin, Corinne walks out and instead, Denise appears in her role, taking the name Mam'zelle Nitouche. Denise falls in love with Fernand, a handsome young soldier. Both Denise and Célestin are mistaken for soldiers absent without leave and shipped off to an army camp. A series of coincidences brings happiness to all concerned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Swallows about?
Denise de Flavigny, a young convent student, discovers a double-life of the organist Célestin, who teaches her music at the convent. He secretly composes popular operettas for his mistress Corinne...
Who directed Heavenly Swallows?
Heavenly Swallows was directed by Leonid Kvinikhidze.
How long is Heavenly Swallows?
Heavenly Swallows has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Heavenly Swallows released?
Heavenly Swallows was released on December 19, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heavenly Swallows?
The main cast of Heavenly Swallows includes Iya Ninidze, Andrey Mironov, Aleksandr Shirvindt, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Irina Gubanova.