The Steamroller and the Violin

The Steamroller and the Violin 1961 Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky Каток и скрипка

Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.

Country Soviet Union

Production Country Soviet Union

Language Russian

Spoken Language Russian

Gnere Drama

Production Company Mosfilm

Release Date 30 December 1961

46 mins