The Cranes Are Flying (1957) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance / War · Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov · Starring Aleksey Batalov, Tatyana Samoylova
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
Where was The Cranes Are Flying filmed?
- Moscow, Russia, Moscow – Opening scenes of Moscow before the German invasion, showing civilians and daily life. The iconic Soviet landmark provides the backdrop for the film's pre-war Moscow sequences, establishing the city's grandeur before wartime devastation
- Moscow, Russia, Moscow – Young lovers Boris and Tanya spend time together before the war begins. The central Moscow park serves as a romantic setting that contrasts sharply with the wartime sequences that follow
- Moscow, Russia, Moscow – Sequences showing wartime Moscow, air raids, and civilian evacuation. Actual Moscow locations document the city's transformation during the German invasion and Soviet wartime experience
- Moscow, Russia, Moscow – Later sequences showing post-war Moscow and its reconstruction. The grand Soviet exhibition space represents Soviet achievement and resilience in the post-war era