Zvenigora(1928)
Звенигора
Zvenigora Synopsis
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.
Zvenigora (1928) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Alexander Dovzhenko, released on March 7, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mykola Nademskyi, Semyon Svashenko, Les Podorozhniy and Polina Skliar-Otava. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Dovzhenko
- Writers:
- Maik Yohansen, Yuri Tyutyunnyk, Alexander Dovzhenko
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Zavelev
- Production:
- VUFKU, Odeska Kinofabryka
- Status:
- Released
Zvenigora (1928) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Zvenigora before you stream it.
Zvenigora Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mykola Nademskyi
as Grandpa / General
Semyon Svashenko
as Timoshka, First Grandson
Les Podorozhniy
as Pavel, Second Grandson
- Polina Skliar-Otava
Polina Skliar-Otava
as Oksana / Roksana
- Heorhiy Astafyev
Heorhiy Astafyev
as Scythian Leader (uncredited)
- Leonid Barbe
Leonid Barbe
as Monk (uncredited)
- Nikolay Charov
Nikolay Charov
as Pavel's Friend (uncredited)
Vladimir Lanskoy
as Spectator (uncredited)
- Maria Parshina
Maria Parshina
as Timoshka's Wife (uncredited)
- I. Selyuk
I. Selyuk
as Ataman (uncredited)
- Anastasii Symonov
Anastasii Symonov
as Fat Officer (uncredited)
Vladimir Uralskiy
as Peasant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Dovzhenko, written by Maik Yohansen, Yuri Tyutyunnyk and Alexander Dovzhenko.
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Zvenigora Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 33 ratings.
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Zvenigora – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zvenigora online?
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Who stars in Zvenigora?
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The main cast of Zvenigora (1928) includes Mykola Nademskyi, Semyon Svashenko, Les Podorozhniy, Polina Skliar-Otava and Heorhiy Astafyev. The film was directed by Alexander Dovzhenko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zvenigora released?
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Zvenigora was released on March 7, 1928 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Zvenigora worth watching?
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Zvenigora (1928) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zvenigora?
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