Review of Ballad of a Soldier (1959) by Jake W — 17 Nov 2007
Rises above what could have been sentimental propaganda for the Soviet wartime state, by dint of its poetic imagery and film-making skill, as well as the fact it always puts simple human emotion at the forefront.
The story is beautifuly simple - a young soldier's odyssey home to his village - and the central love story is extremely well-observed and poignant. A sweet little gem.
This review of Ballad of a Soldier (1959) was written by Jake W on 17 Nov 2007.
Ballad of a Soldier has generally received very positive reviews.
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