The Beginning

1970Movie1 h 31 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving romance movie about growing up and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Story

A talented girl from the provincial Russian town Pasha Stroganova dreams of becoming an actress. She plays the role of Baba Yaga in the amateur theatre — and does it so organically that the visiting filmmaker offers her the most difficult role in the historical drama about Joan of Arc. She was given not only great acting talent, but the talent of deep, selfless love. A dream comes true: she is invited to the main role, and she begins a completely different life, full of real creative torment, insights and true happiness.

Feels like

  • Russian Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Actress
  • Joan of Arc
  • Historical Drama
  • Provincial Town
  • Creative Torment
  • Selfless Love

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Gleb Panfilov
Produced by
A. Tarasov

Everyone

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Facts

October 12, 1970 · 1 h 31 min · Romance, Comedy, Drama

Released
October 12, 1970
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beginning?"

Questions about The Beginning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beginning?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Beginning worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Beginning okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Beginning make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Beginning good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Beginning in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.