Introduction to Life (1962)

A boy from Leningrad has his world turned upside down by his parent's separation and World War II. He leaves town amidst the fighting and returns to find a friend in his step-brother. The war is seen through the eyes of children and told in flashback form. The film was a special prize winner at the Venice Film Festival.

• Release Date: 1962-05-06
• Runtime: 1h 41min
• Director: Igor Talankin
• Writer: Vera Panova