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Zvenygora (1928)

The momentous film stars Mykola Nademskyi as the grandfather of Tymish (Semen Svashenko), whom he alerts to secret treasure buried in the mountains of Zvenygora – Treasure that rightfully belongs to his homeland. The film wonderfully blends both lyricism and politics and uses its central construct to build a montage praising Ukrainian industrialization, attacking the bourgeoisie, celebrating the beauty of the Ukrainian steppe and retelling ancient folklore. Said Sergei Eisenstein of the film, "As the lights went on, we felt that we had just witnessed a memorable event in the development of the cinema".

  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • History
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mykola NademskyiMykola NademskyiGrandpa / General
  • Photo of Semen SvashenkoSemen SvashenkoTymish, first grandson
  • Photo of Leonid BarbeLeonid BarbePolish Monk
  • Photo of Heorhiy AstafyevHeorhiy AstafyevScythian leader
  • Photo of Vladimir UralskiyVladimir UralskiyPeasant
  • Photo of Les PodorozhniyLes PodorozhniyPavlo, second grandson
  • Photo of Mariya ParshynaMariya ParshynaTymish's wife
  • Photo of Anastasiy SimonovAnastasiy SimonovFat officer on the horse (uncredited)

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