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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 Ballad · 1959The 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.
Merry Magic · 1976Merry Magic
★ 8.01976
MovieFamilyFantasy
Funny adventures of a young girl Katya and her friends in a land of magic.
Valera · 1965Valera
★ 9.01965
MovieDrama
Twelve-year-old Valera lives with his parents in a small village. In the boy's family, everything is subordinated to one thing: the accumulation of wealth. Valera's life is also filled with this. He does not play or run around like other children, but works all day long. Even fishing is not a pleasure for the boy, but a way to earn more money. But one day while fishing, Valera met a stranger who asked him to find him temporary accommodation. Valera brought Arkady Sergeyevich to his home — and from that moment on, he had a true friend and protector. Under the influence of this man, Valera realized that he couldn't live the way his family did.
Take Me With You · 1980Take Me With You
★ 10.01980
MovieDramaRomance
The village orphan, Dunyasha first sight fell in love with the buffoon-bully Mitrokha. Love was unhappy, because Mitrokha was rude. For that and was expelled from the village. Dunyasha felt sorry for Mitrokha, and she went after her lover…
Twinkles · 1972Twinkles
★ 8.51972
MovieAdventureFamily
The orphanage's pupils are sent by the district Komsomol committee to eliminate illiteracy in the remote village of Penki.
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp · 1966Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
★ 6.71966
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.
The Princess and the Pea · 1976The 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…
The Black Wizard's Gift · 1979The 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.
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