Operation "Wedding"
Originally released in 2017. Operation "Wedding" is a documentary/history film. directed by Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philipp Bobkov, Oleg Kalugin, and Edward Kuznetsov
Synopsis
Leningrad, 1970. A group of young Jewish dissidents plot to hijack an empty plane and escape the USSR. Caught by the KGB a few steps from boarding, they were sentenced to years in the gulag and two were sentenced to death; they never got on a plane. 45 years later, filmmaker Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov reveals the compelling story of her parents, leaders of the group, "heroes" in the West but "terrorists" in Russia, even today.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$251.6K
Production budget
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Russia
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
- Budget
- $251,591
Production Companies
- Ego Media
- Sasha Klein Production
- Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation "Wedding" about?
Leningrad, 1970. A group of young Jewish dissidents plot to hijack an empty plane and escape the USSR. Caught by the KGB a few steps from boarding, they were sentenced to years in the gulag and two...
Who directed Operation "Wedding"?
Operation "Wedding" was directed by Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov.
How long is Operation "Wedding"?
Operation "Wedding" has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Operation "Wedding" released?
Operation "Wedding" was released on October 19, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation "Wedding"?
The main cast of Operation "Wedding" includes Philipp Bobkov, Oleg Kalugin, Edward Kuznetsov, Israel Zalmanson, Sylva Zalmanson.