(Путёвка в жизнь)

Content: The first Russian talking picture which won a prize at the 1st Venice IFF. The action is set in 1923. The USSR is struggling with hunger and economic ruin. It is a story of homeless teenagers for whom a work commune is set up with the idea of uniting and reforming them.

Countries:

Soviet Union

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

113 minutes

Year:

1931

Directors:

Nikolai Ekk

Production companies:

Mezhrabpomfilm

Actors:

Николай Иванович Сергеев, организатор трудовой коммуны

Мустафа «Ферт»

Фомка «Жиган»

Head of children allocation (uncredited)

девушка из «малины» Жигана

Crews:

Director

Writer

Novel

Writer

Director of Photography