The 69th Parallel

1942 0h 54m RU

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Arctic operation linking up with the Allies through the Barents Sea and Murmansk.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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RUNTIME

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Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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84 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vasili Belayev, shot by S. Grober. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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Vasili Belayev directs. S. Grober behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Soviet Union. Dialogue in Russian.

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1Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
284 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Vasili Belayev, shot by S. Grober. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.