Getting to Know the Big Wide World(1980)
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World Synopsis
On a rough and tumble construction site for a new factory, the conversation flows and love blooms for trio Lyuba, Misha, and Kolya. In the liminal space of their workplace, they build material and intangible connections.
Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1980) is a drama film directed by Kira Muratova, released on March 31, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Nina Ruslanova, Sergei Popov, Aleksei Zharkov and Natalya Leble. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Kira Muratova
- Writers:
- Kira Muratova, Grigori Baklanov
- Cinematographer:
- Yury Klimenko
- Composer:
- Valentin Silvestrov
- Production:
- Lenfilm
- Status:
- Released
Getting to Know the Big Wide World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nina Ruslanova
as Lyuba
- Sergei Popov
Sergei Popov
as Mikhail
Aleksei Zharkov
as Nikolay
Natalya Leble
as Galya
Olga Malakhova
as bride at the opening of ZAGS
- Lena Shelgunova
Lena Shelgunova
as Natasha
- Natasha Shelgunova
Natasha Shelgunova
as Vera
Lyudmila Gurchenko
as Unknown Woman
Vladimir Pozhidayev
Viktor Aristov
Key crew
Directed by Kira Muratova, written by Kira Muratova and Grigori Baklanov.
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Getting to Know the Big Wide World online?
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1980) is available to stream on Klassiki. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Getting to Know the Big Wide World?
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The main cast of Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1980) includes Nina Ruslanova, Sergei Popov, Aleksei Zharkov, Natalya Leble and Olga Malakhova. The film was directed by Kira Muratova. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Getting to Know the Big Wide World released?
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World was released on March 31, 1980 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Getting to Know the Big Wide World worth watching?
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Getting to Know the Big Wide World (1980) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.