The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin
Set in a small Ukrainian village during the outbreak of war with Germany in 1941 Private Chonkin, not overly endowed with intelligence, is left to guard a downed military aircraft. The authorities appear to have forgotten about him so this leaves him free to work his chams on the village postmistress, Njura, untill the local militia are tipped off.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | Czech Republic, France, Italy |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Jiří Menzel |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (20 votes) |
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The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1994. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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