Our Soviet September series continues with The Cranes Are Flying, a romantic drama from Mikhail Kalatozov set during World War II.

Two young lovers living in Moscow hit with the news that Nazi Germany has invaded the Soviet Union. He joins the army she stays home, both hoping to reunite after the war ends. However, the savage nature of the conflict takes a toll on not just their homes and families, but their relationship as well.

The Frida Cinema is proud to partner with our friends at South East European Film Festival (SEEFest) to present Soviet September, a series of nine acclaimed films representing six decades of cinema from the former Soviet Union (1922 – 1991).