The Forty First (1956 film)

The FortyFirst Russian , Sorok pervyy is a 1956 Soviet film based on the eponymous novel by Boris Lavrenyev. It was directed by Grigori Chukhrai and starred Izolda Izvitskaya and Oleg Strizhenov. The film is set during the Russian Civil War and tells the story of a tragic romance between a female sniper of the Red Army and an officer of the White Army.

When a boat approaches their isle, they first think these are fishermen and run toward them. Otrok recognizes them as White soldiers and intends to join them. Maria shoots him in the back, killing him. As she realizes he is dead, she runs into the sea and embraces his corpse.The film was based on the story of the same name by Boris Lavrenyov, which had already been filmed as a silent film by Yakov Protazanov in 1927. The picture was Grigori Chukhrais directorial debut. The Mosfilm directorate was reluctant to authorize Koltunovs script, as the portrayal of a love story between Red and White soldiers was deemed inappropriate the script had to be revised six times. However, Chukhrai had the support of the eminent directors Ivan Pyryev and Mikhail Romm. When the screenplay was discussed in the directorate onApril 1955 and several of those present raised the issue, Romm said very well Let every girl fall in love with the enemy and then kill him. After that, it was approved for filming. ........

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