The Steamroller and the Violin (1961)

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 Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after The Steamroller and the Violin

• Mirror (1975) — Same feel: intimate, reflective
• Russian Ark (2002) — Two steps away in the credits
• Andrei Rublev (1966) — Andrei Tarkovsky directed both
• Ivan's Childhood (1962) — Same subject: apple
• The Cuckoo (2002) — Same subject: friendship
• Dear Comrades! (2020) — Andrei Konchalovsky wrote for both