Road to Life
Road to Life (1931) is a drama, directed by Nikolai Ekk. It stars Nikolai Batalov and Yvan Kyrlya. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What Road to Life Is About
In 1923 the Soviet Union is struggling with hunger and ruin, and the streets are full of children left behind by war and famine. For some of them a work commune is set up on the idea of holding them together and bringing them back into life. Nikolai Ekk’s film is the first Soviet sound feature; the sound was recorded on the optical system developed by Pavel Tager. Ekk was named best director at the first Venice festival and the film was shown in over a hundred countries. The commune it describes was based on a real one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Road to Life about?
In 1923 the Soviet Union is struggling with hunger and ruin, and the streets are full of children left behind by war and famine. For some of them a work commune is set up on the idea of holding them together and bringing them back into life.
Where can I watch Road to Life?
Road to Life is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Road to Life?
Road to Life runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).
When did Road to Life come out?
Road to Life was released in 1931.
Who directed Road to Life?
Road to Life was directed by Nikolai Ekk.
Who stars in Road to Life?
Road to Life stars Nikolai Batalov, Yvan Kyrlya, Mikhail Zharov, Vladimir Uralskiy.
What is Road to Life's rating?
Road to Life holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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