The Long Farewell
The Long Farewell (1987) is a drama, directed by Kira Muratova. It stars Zinaida Sharko and Oleg Vladimirsky. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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Zinaida Sharko 
Oleg Vladimirsky 
Yuriy Kayurov 
Lidiya Dranovskaya T Tetyana Mychko S Svitlana Kabanova What The Long Farewell Is About
Kira Muratova's film, made in 1971 and not released until 1987, tells of a single mother whose relationship with her son has broken down. Sasha has grown distant after a summer with his father; the mother meets this with the fear of loss, and every move she makes worsens it. The film sat on the shelf for sixteen years; Soviet officials described it as bourgeois individualism. Muratova's formal signature is plain here: repeated lines, cut-off sentences, figures standing at the edge of the frame. Zinaida Sharko's performance carries love turning into a form of pressure. The story is small in scale and deliberately uncomfortable. Who it's for: viewers interested in Soviet cinema and Kira Muratova's work. Who it's not for: anyone wanting incident, or who will find formal strangeness wearing.
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What is The Long Farewell about?
Kira Muratova's film, made in 1971 and not released until 1987, tells of a single mother whose relationship with her son has broken down. Sasha has grown distant after a summer with his father; the mother meets this with the fear of loss, and every move she makes worsens it.
Where can I watch The Long Farewell?
The Long Farewell is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Klassiki, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Long Farewell?
The Long Farewell runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).
When did The Long Farewell come out?
The Long Farewell was released in 1987.
Who directed The Long Farewell?
The Long Farewell was directed by Kira Muratova.
Who stars in The Long Farewell?
The Long Farewell stars Zinaida Sharko, Oleg Vladimirsky, Yuriy Kayurov, Lidiya Dranovskaya.
What is The Long Farewell's rating?
The Long Farewell holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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