In the azure steppe
Originally released in 1971. In the azure steppe is a drama film. directed by Vitaly Koltsov.
Starring Valentina Berezutskaya, Nadezhda Fedosova, and Yevgeni Gerasimov
Synopsis
Three novellas based on M. Sholokhov's early stories about the first years of the formation of Soviet power on the Don. (1) “Koloverť”. Two Cossack brothers and their elderly father fight for the Bolsheviks, but when only Ignat and his father return to their White-held stanitsa, their third brother betrays them, sealing their fate by handing them over for execution. (2) “Chervotočina”. Idealistic Stepan joins the Komsomol against his wealthy Cossack family’s wishes, but when two oxen he lends to a poor neighbor vanish, his enraged father and brother beat both Stepan and the neighbor to death. (3) “Prodkomissar”. Commissar Ignat Bodiagin is charged with requisitioning grain for the Red Army, only to find his own father condemned for hoarding; he must preside over his execution and soon dies himself leading the resisting Cossacks away from the grain convoy.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the azure steppe about?
Three novellas based on M. Sholokhov's early stories about the first years of the formation of Soviet power on the Don. (1) “Koloverť”. Two Cossack brothers and their elderly father fight for ...
Who directed In the azure steppe?
In the azure steppe was directed by Vitaly Koltsov.
When was In the azure steppe released?
In the azure steppe was released on June 7, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In the azure steppe?
The main cast of In the azure steppe includes Valentina Berezutskaya, Nadezhda Fedosova, Yevgeni Gerasimov, Zinaida Kirienko, Pyotr Kononykhin.