Zoya
Originally released in 1944. Zoya is a war/drama film. directed by Lev Arnshtam.
Starring Galina Vodyanitskaya, Rostislav Plyatt, and Yekaterina Skvortsova
Synopsis
The true story of one of Russia's most beloved national heroines. During the Nazi siege of Moscow, a fearless 18-year-old girl named Zoya risked her life as a partisan fighter. Captured by the Germans, Zoya endured unspeakable tortures at the hands of the Gestapo but still refused to betray her comrades. Even on the gallows, Zoya defiantly spoke out against the Nazis and everything they stood for. In a series of flashbacks, this film re-creates not merely Zoya's death, but also her life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Galina Vodyanitskaya
as Zoya Kosmodem'yanskaya
Rostislav Plyatt
as German Soldier
Yekaterina Skvortsova
as Zoya as a child
Kseniya Tarasova
as Zoya's Mother
Nikolai Ryzhov
as Zoya's Father
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
as Boris Fomin
Boris Poslavsky
as Owl
Vladimir Volchik
as Komsomol Secretary
Vera Popova
as Hostess of the house
Tamara Altseva
as Anna Sergeevna, Zoya's Teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Soyuzdetfilm
- TsOKS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoya about?
The true story of one of Russia's most beloved national heroines. During the Nazi siege of Moscow, a fearless 18-year-old girl named Zoya risked her life as a partisan fighter. Captured by the Germ...
Who directed Zoya?
Zoya was directed by Lev Arnshtam.
How long is Zoya?
Zoya has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Zoya released?
Zoya was released on November 23, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zoya?
The main cast of Zoya includes Galina Vodyanitskaya, Rostislav Plyatt, Yekaterina Skvortsova, Kseniya Tarasova, Nikolai Ryzhov.