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Night Witches (2017): Cast

Night Witches (2017) movie poster

Night Witches is a 2017 short animated film directed by Julie Herdichek Baltzer, starring Nataliia Kiriushina as Veteran Voice and Bente Jepsen. It runs 8 minutes.

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Night Witches (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Night Witches About?

The premise of Night Witches without spoilers.

A veteran reflects on her experiences as a member of the Soviet Air Force’s pioneering all-female bombing squadron. She recounts the challenges faced by her and her friend Katja, including navigating outdated equipment and feeling excluded by their male colleagues. Through their shared experiences, they earned a feared reputation among the German forces, who nicknamed them ‘Nachthexen,’ meaning ‘Night Witches.’

Night Witches Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • airplane
  • old photograph
  • old woman
  • photo album
  • siren the alarm
  • cigarette smoking
  • aircraft cockpit
  • photograph
  • world war two veteran
  • bombing
  • veteran
  • bombing squad
+19 more
  • crossfire
  • light aircraft
  • emergency landing
  • soviet propaganda
  • train carriage
  • train whistle
  • dead woman
  • historic footage
  • haircut
  • military training
  • training camp
  • aviator
  • gas stove
  • kettle
  • teacup
  • memoir
  • female soldier
  • world war two
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Night Witches Cast & Characters

Nataliia Kiriushina leads the cast as Veteran Voice, with Bente Jepsen as Veteran. Directed by Julie Herdichek Baltzer.

Videos

Night Witches Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 teaser and 1 clip.

Teaser: Nachthexen
  • Clip Nachthexen

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FAQ

Night Witches FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Night Witches, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Night Witches?

Night Witches runs 8 minutes.

When was Night Witches released?

Night Witches was released on February 19, 2017.

Who directed Night Witches?

Night Witches was directed by Julie Herdichek Baltzer.

Who is in the cast of Night Witches?

Night Witches stars Nataliia Kiriushina as Veteran Voice and Bente Jepsen as Veteran.

Does Night Witches have a post-credit scene?

No. Night Witches has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Night Witches in?

The original language of Night Witches is Russian.

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