Writing

Fridrikh Gorenshteyn

Born March 18, 1932 · Kiev, USSR [now Ukraine]

Died March 3, 2002 · aged 69

No biography available.

Known For

SolarisSolaris · 1972
Solaris
★ 7.81972
MovieDramaScience Fiction
A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.
A Slave of LoveA Slave of Love · 1976
A Slave of Love
★ 6.21976
MovieDramaRomance
During the Russian Civil War, the production of a silent melodrama runs into numerous complications.
The Seventh BulletThe Seventh Bullet · 1973
The Seventh Bullet
★ 5.21973
MovieAdventureWar
Despite the restoration of Soviet power in the area, Basmachis continue to arrive from across the border, bringing death and destruction to peaceful villages. One of the bands of rebels is led by Khairulla who is pitted against the militsiya (local militia) leader Maxumov. At first it seems hopeless for Maxumov as the rebels capture most of his men, winning them over to his side. He has only one strategy left; to give himself up, and try to explain to the people that Khairulla has deceived them, turning the soldiers back to revolution. Later in pursuit of his enemy, he chases Khairulla across a river. He has only one bullet left -- the seventh, and he must not miss his target!
Unexpected JoyUnexpected Joy · 1972
Unexpected Joy
★ 4.71972
MovieDrama
Unfinished and lost film directed by Rustam Khamdamov, shot in 1972-1974.
ClicksClicks · 1973
Clicks
1973
MovieComedyTV Movie
Screen adaptation of F. Gorenshtein's satirical stories. A short story film allegorically depicting the life of Soviet Georgia.
ExpiationExpiation · 2012
Expiation
★ 3.92012
MovieRomanceWar
The story about a difficult post-war time. About destiny of the young lieutenant and the young girl, whose love passes through the hardest vital and moral ordeals.
House with a TurretHouse with a Turret · 2012
House with a Turret
★ 8.32012
MovieDramaWar
During the final winter of WWII, as displaced persons return to their former homes in the Soviet Union, an 8-year-old boy is left alone when his mother dies en route.

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