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The text is a transcript of a Russian movie called "The New Year's Eve" that depicts the events of a group of Soviet soldiers who spend the night in a remote village on the eve of 1944. The movie shows the contrast between the horrors of war and the joys of love, friendship and celebration. The soldiers encounter different challenges, such as German patrols, enemy snipers, and personal conflicts, but they also find romance, humor and hope in the midst of chaos. The movie ends with a tragic twist, as one of the soldiers who survived the night is killed by a landmine on his way back to his unit.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
- The text is a transcript of a Russian war drama film called "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" (1972).
- The film is set in 1944 during World War II and follows a group of Soviet soldiers and a female anti-aircraft gunner who encounter a German reconnaissance team.
- The film is based on a novel by Boris Vasilyev and was directed by Stanislav Rostotsky.
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1973.
- Some of the main characters are Junior Lieutenant Vaskov, Nastya, Masha, Stryapukhin, and Voskoboynikov.