The Love of Mankind (1972) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1972 · 165 mins · Russian

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Directed by

Sergei Gerasimov

Starring

Nikolay Eryomenko, Yuriy Kuzmenkov, Vladimir Kashpur, Zhanna Bolotova, Yuri Gusev, Mikhail Zimin

The film follows a group of young architects tasked with constructing a new city in the harsh Siberian town of Norilsk, capturing their anxieties, struggles and occasional triumphs. It delves into the delicate psychology of love and personal happiness for both men and women, all while they carry the lingering wounds of their past.