From the Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov, known for his virtuosic and gripping films, Letter Never Sent tells the tale of four members of a geological expedition who are stranded in the harsh and unforgiving Siberian wilderness while on a mission to find diamonds. Shot by Kalatozov’s frequent collaborator Sergei Urusevsky, Letter Never Sent is a fascinating piece of cinematic history and a universal adventure of the highest order.

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Virtual Film Picks are inspired by the in-person Friday Night Films at the Wende program series. This selection is part of a curated list of weekly movie suggestions that can be watched at home, in conjunction with #WendeOnline.