The Beginning (1970) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Beginning (1970) — A talented girl from the provincial Russian town Pasha Stroganova dreams of becoming an actress.
The Beginning (1970) Storyline
A talented girl from the provincial Russian town Pasha Stroganova dreams of becoming an actress. She plays the role of Baba Yaga in the amateur theatre — and does it so organically that the visiting filmmaker offers her the most difficult role in the historical drama about Joan of Arc. She was given not only great acting talent, but the talent of deep, selfless love. A dream comes true: she is invited to the main role, and she begins a completely different life, full of real creative torment, insights and true happiness.
Full Cast & Crew
- Inna Churikova as Pasha Stroganova
- Valentina Telichkina as Valya
- Tatyana Stepanova as Katya
- Leonid Kuravlyov as Arkadiy
- Mikhail Kononov as Pavlik
- Nina Skomorokhova as Zina
- Tatyana Bedova as Toma
- Yuri Klepikov as movie director
- Gennadi Beglov as Odinokov
- Yuri Vizbor as Stepan Ivanovich
- Vyacheslav Vasilyev as Stepan Vitalyevich
- Yevgeni Lebedev as Cauchon
- Vsevolod Sobolev as Massieu
- Gerasim Zhukovsky as Boriska
- Lyudmila Arinina as an official on the selection of actors at the film studio (uncredited)
Why Watch The Beginning?
The Vibe: The Beginning is a heartwarming, passionate, and beautifully acted romance movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1970. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great love story. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with romance-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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