Boris Rytsarev

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Boris Rytsarev

Born July 16, 1930 · Moscow, USSR [now Russia]

Died November 24, 1995 · aged 65

Boris Rytsarev was a Soviet film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing films such as The Andromeda Nebula (1967), an adaptation of Ivan Yefremov's science fiction novel, and The Snow Maiden (1968), based on Alexander Ostrovsky's play. Rytsarev's work often explored themes of science fiction and Russian folklore, contributing to Soviet cinema's diversity.

Known For

The Outlaw BalladThe Outlaw Ballad · 1959
The Outlaw Ballad
★ 8.01959
MovieDramaHistory
1830s, Moldavia. The groom Todor fell in love with his master's maid, Yustinia. Having found himself in hard labor, Todor organized an escape and, with a group of like-minded people, took refuge in the codry. So, under the leadership of Ataman Todor Tobultok, the Moldavian rebels, who called themselves haiduks, began to fight against the tyranny of the landowners.
The Princess and the PeaThe Princess and the Pea · 1976
The Princess and the Pea
★ 5.21976
MovieRomanceFamily
In one of the realms, there was time for the prince to get married, but the bride would have to be a real princess. A sign was put up on the gates: “ A Princess Wanted”. But in response to it there appeared only a small girl, wet to the bones after the rain and bearing no resemblance to nobility. So the prince was obliged to venture off to other lands in search of a suitable match. Henceforth the prince’s adventures unfold. In one kingdom, he met a fat king, in another – a hospitable king. He also visited the kingdom of arts. He saw enough princesses, beautiful and clever. And yet, the real princess, the only one he longed for, proved to be the girl who had knocked at their door during a rainstorm…
Aladdin and His Magic LampAladdin and His Magic Lamp · 1968
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
★ 6.71968
MovieAdventureFamily
A young boy finds a magic lantern that contains a genie, and when he frees the genie he's granted three wishes. He uses the wishes to help the princess of Baghdad and her father fight off an evil sorcerer who's trying to take over the kingdom.
Sitting on the Golden PorchSitting on the Golden Porch · 1986
Sitting on the Golden Porch
★ 5.91986
MovieFamilyFantasy
Two kings: Fedot and Amphibrachiy have been adjoining peacefully for many years. But once Amphibrachiy disappeared, and it became difficult for queen to cope with affairs. The state began to fall into decay. Also daughter Alyona absolutely got out of control. So mother decided to marry her. The king Fedot had three sons: Paul-tsarevitch, Peter-tsarevitch and Ivan-tsarevitch, whom everybody considered to be a fool. But he managed to gain Alyona's heart and, having won Kashchei the Immortal, set free the king Amphibrachiy.
TwinklesTwinkles · 1972
Twinkles
★ 8.51972
MovieAdventureFamily
The orphanage's pupils are sent by the district Komsomol committee to eliminate illiteracy in the remote village of Penki.
Ivan and MaryaIvan and Marya · 1975
Ivan and Marya
★ 7.11975
MovieFamilyFantasy
Between the king and the soldier Ivan a serious dispute occurs. A seasoned soldier, of course, takes precedence over the quarrelsome sovereign. But until then happen in the Kingdom a lot of unusual and fun…
The Black Wizard's GiftThe Black Wizard's Gift · 1979
The Black Wizard's Gift
★ 6.31979
MovieAdventureFamily
When Vasilisa was still small, the black sorcerer brought her mother an ominous gift - a chest with an enchanted wedding dress. Putting it on, Vasilisa could make a wish, and it would certainly be fulfilled. Once the girl was jealous of the blacksmith Ivan, and his eyes stopped seeing. Vasilisa had to pass the tests and strictly fulfill the sorcerer's order in order to restore sight to Ivan.
Merry MagicMerry Magic · 1976
Merry Magic
★ 8.01976
MovieFamilyFantasy
Funny adventures of a young girl Katya and her friends in a land of magic.

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The Princess and the PeaThe Princess and the Pea · 1976
The Princess and the Pea
★ 5.21976
MovieRomanceFamily
In one of the realms, there was time for the prince to get married, but the bride would have to be a real princess. A sign was put up on the gates: “ A Princess Wanted”. But in response to it there appeared only a small girl, wet to the bones after the rain and bearing no resemblance to nobility. So the prince was obliged to venture off to other lands in search of a suitable match. Henceforth the prince’s adventures unfold. In one kingdom, he met a fat king, in another – a hospitable king. He also visited the kingdom of arts. He saw enough princesses, beautiful and clever. And yet, the real princess, the only one he longed for, proved to be the girl who had knocked at their door during a rainstorm…

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