Zvenigora
1928 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Fantasy
An old man tells his grandson of a legendary treasure buried beneath the hills of Zvenigora, setting in motion a sweeping cinematic poem that intertwines Ukrainian folklore, history, and revolution.
Directed by Alexander Dovzhenko · Written by Maik Yohansen
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Mykola Nademskyi Grandpa / General -
Semyon Svashenko Timoshka, First Grandson -
Les Podorozhniy Pavel, Second Grandson - P Polina Skliar-Otava Oksana / Roksana
- H Heorhiy Astafyev Scythian Leader (uncredited)
- L Leonid Barbe Monk (uncredited)
- N Nikolay Charov Pavel's Friend (uncredited)
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Vladimir Lanskoy Spectator (uncredited) - M Maria Parshina Timoshka's Wife (uncredited)
- I I. Selyuk Ataman (uncredited)
- A Anastasii Symonov Fat Officer (uncredited)
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Vladimir Uralskiy Peasant (uncredited)
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