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The Cranes are Flying

Date:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time:
2 - 5 p.m.
Location:

Taubman Museum of Art

Add to Your Calendar 02/16/2025 14:00:00 02/16/2025 17:00:00 America/New_York The Cranes are Flying

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. When her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family — and into the company of a cousin with his own intentions. (Russian 1957, Mikhail Kalatozov, Not-Rated, 96 min)

 

 

Taubman Museum of Art

 Teresa Gereaux, gereaux@roanoke.edu false MM/DD/YYYY

(Russian 1957, Mikhail Kalatozov, Not-Rated, 96 min)

Veronika (Tatyana Samoylova) and Boris (Aleksey Batalov) come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.

This free, public screening is presented by the 7th annual Roanoke College International Film Series. It will be followed by a panel-led discussion. For more information, visit roanoke.edu/rcifs.