Malva_
The title character, played by Dzidra Ritenberga, 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 Dzidra Ritenberga won a "Best Actress" award at the Venice Film Festival; co-stars Pavel Usovicenko and Anatoll Ighnaliev also earned praise for their realistic performances.
Starring
Dzidra Ritenberga, Anatoliy Ignatyev, Arkadi Tolbuzin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
No streaming data available yet.
Check availabilityDROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Malva was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
The title character, played by Dzidra Ritenberga, is the restless wife of a provincial village fisherman. Unwilling to dedicate herself to her husband, Malwa...
Malva is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (6)
Dzidra Ritenberga
Malva
Anatoliy Ignatyev
Arkadi Tolbuzin
Arkadi Tolbuzin
Ignaty Fomich
Pavel Usovnichenko
Gennadiy Yukhtin
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Country
SU
Rating
4.2/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Malva about?
The title character, played by Dzidra Ritenberga, 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 Dzidra Ritenberga won a "Best Actress" award at the Venice Film Festival; co-stars Pavel Usovicenko and Anatoll Ighnaliev also earned praise for their realistic performances.
How long is Malva?
Malva has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in Malva?
The cast of Malva includes Dzidra Ritenberga, Anatoliy Ignatyev, Arkadi Tolbuzin, Arkadi Tolbuzin, Pavel Usovnichenko.
What is the rating of Malva?
Malva has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama