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Come and See 1985

★ 8.21,789 votes142 min📅 1985-10-17

"The cruelest side of war."

In the haunting drama Come and See (1985), Elem Klimov masterfully weaves a poignant tale of war's devastating impact on a young boy's life. The film follows Florya, who joins the weary Belarusian Resistance fighters in the forest, despite his family's wishes.

Director: Elem Klimov

Cast

Aleksei Kravchenko
Aleksei Kravchenko
Flyora Gayshun
Olga Mironova
Olga Mironova
Glasha
Liubomiras Laucevičius
Liubomiras Laucevičius
Kosach
Vladas Bagdonas
Vladas Bagdonas
Rubezh
Jüri Lumiste
Jüri Lumiste
Obersturmführer
Viktors Lorencs
Viktors Lorencs
Sturmbannführer
Kazimir Rabetsky
Kazimir Rabetsky
Village Headman
Yevgeni Tilicheyev
Yevgeni Tilicheyev
Gezhel
Aleksandr Berda
Aleksandr Berda
Chief of Staff of the Partisan Detachment
G. Velts
Medical NCO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Come and See (1985) about?

This drama follows a young boy's desperate struggle to survive in a war-torn landscape, where he faces unimaginable horrors and grapples with the cruelest side of war.

Who directed Come and See?

Elem Klimov masterfully weaves a poignant tale of war's impact on a young boy's life.

Who stars in Come and See?

The film features a talented cast, including Aleksei Kravchenko, Olga Mironova, Liubomiras Laucevičius, and Vladas Bagdonas.

Is Come and See (1985) worth watching?

With its powerful exploration of human resilience in the face of tragedy, Come and See (1985) is a thought-provoking drama that will leave audiences moved and reflective.

How long is Come and See?

The film has a runtime of 142 minutes.

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About Come and See (1985) — A Haunting Drama of War and Resilience

In the haunting drama Come and See (1985), Elem Klimov masterfully weaves a poignant tale of war's devastating impact on a young boy's life. The film follows Florya, who joins the weary Belarusian Resistance fighters in the forest, despite his family's wishes. There, he meets Glasha, a girl who accompanies him back to his village. Upon their return, Florya discovers the unimaginable: his family and fellow peasants have been massacred. This bleak reality sets the stage for a desperate struggle between hope and despair. As the young protagonist navigates the war-torn landscape, he faces unimaginable horrors, forcing him to confront the cruelest side of war. Come and See (1985) is a powerful exploration of human resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Set against the backdrop of the German invasion of Belarus, this emotionally charged drama showcases the director's skill in crafting a thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. With a talented cast, including Aleksei Kravchenko and Olga Mironova, Come and See (1985) delivers a gripping and intense cinematic experience that will leave audiences moved and reflective.