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The Flight

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1971 · 196 min · Drama

As the Russian civil war ends, a motley band of White Russians — generals, aristocrats, and opportunists — flees through Constantinople into bitter exile, their fortunes and morals unraveling. A sweeping Soviet drama from Bulgakov.

Why it’s here

A Soviet film following White Russian exile into Istanbul and post-imperial Turkey.

Runtime
196 min
Genre
Drama · History · War
Mood
tense · thoughtful · dark
Entry
challenging
Best for
character-driven drama

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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