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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorGrigori Kozintsev
WritersGrigori Kozintsev, Elena Serebrovskaya, Yuri German
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBelinsky
About Belinsky
A biopic based on the life of Russian literary critic Vissarion Belinsky (1811–1848). The production of the film was completed in 1951, but it was not released until 1953, following the reshooting of various scenes demanded by Stalin.
Directed by Grigori Kozintsev, Belinsky leans on a strong ensemble — Sergei Kurilov, Aleksandr Borisov, Vladimir Chestnokov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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