Malva (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1956, Malva is a drama film directed by Vladimir Braun, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The Russian Malwa is based on a Maxim Gorky yarn. The title character, played by Zidra Ritenbergs, is the restless wife of a provincial village fisherman. Unwilling to dedicate herself to her husband, Malwa seeks out love from every man she meets. This results in a romantic triangle that is at once disarmingly simplistic and intensely dramatic. Malwa was the final directorial effort of Vladimir Braun, who died in 1957. Star Zidra Ritenbergs won a "Best Actress" award at the Venice Film Festival; co-stars Pavel Usovicenko and Anatoll Ighnaliev also earned praise for their realistic performances.
Who’s in it. Malva stars Dzidra Ritenberga as Malva, Anatoliy Ignatyev, Arkadi Tolbuzin and Arkadi Tolbuzin as Ignaty Fomich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Malva has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malva tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malva (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Malva change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Malva worth watching?
- Malva holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malva?
- Malva stars Dzidra Ritenberga, Anatoliy Ignatyev, Arkadi Tolbuzin, Arkadi Tolbuzin and Pavel Usovnichenko.
- When was Malva released?
- Malva was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.