Crane's Are Flying...

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First off, this is one of the most interestingly photographed films I've ever seen... beautifully photographed, yes, but also done in a way that alters and heightens reality. Plus the pring was almost unbelievably clean.

This isn't a film that held me in its grasp from beginning to end... there are parts that are a bit dated and melodramatic and, for me, some bits that felt unecessary and went on a bit too long but it had/has some truly transcendent moments.

The scene where Boris is shot is perhaps the best depiction of the end of a life from the POV of the person dying I've ever seen and the scene where Veronica can't bear hearing her father in law berate women who don't wait for their soldier boyfriends/husbands was brilliant. Also, the scene with Veronica and Boris' friend (or was it his brother? I was never sure, either way... what a fucker!!) in the apartment while the city is being bombed... wow!!! Powerful stuff here.

But for me it was the ending, it was her heart reawakening that held the most power and beauty and it was perfectly played (shot, acted, scored, ect.).

Glad I saw it!
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Topic - Crane's Are Flying... - sjb 09:54:02 07/21/07 (6)

Glad you liked this classic. Some say it's a bit melodramatic but - tinear 11:37:32 07/21/07 (5)

I didn't find it melodramatic in any general sense - sjb 23:17:05 07/21/07 (4)

I don't know if you've seen, "Come and See," but it's superb. "The Return" - tinear 06:44:39 07/22/07 (3)

Saw both... commented on Come and See fairly recently - sjb 07:29:27 07/22/07 (2)

Yeah, and I even got to The Return before Victor. As for Cranes... - clarkjohnsen 10:14:29 07/23/07 (0)

I'd also recommend the Soviet "Roads to Koktebel," and a film starring - tinear 13:03:10 07/22/07 (0)

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