Cranes Are Flying, The (1957) Rating: Starring: Alexei Batalov, Vasily Merkuryev, Tatiana Samoilova, Alexander Shvorin Director: Mikhail Kalatozov Category: Drama Studio: Criterion Subtitles: English Length: 95 mins     Veronica and Boris are blissfully in love, until the eruption of World War II tears them apart.Boris is sent to the front lines, and then communication stops.Meanwhile, Veronica tries to ward off spiritual numbness while Boris' draft-dodging cousin makes increasingly forceful overtures.Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival, The Cranes Are Flying is a superbly crafted drama, bolstered by stunning cinematography and impassioned performances.               Critic's Reviews metalluk Epinions Read Review firstcontact21 Epinions Read Review Christopher Null FilmCritic.com Read Review