Ivan's Childhood
Watch TrailerIn WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Иваново детство |
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Andrei Tarkovsky |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (820 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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