Ivan - Back to the Past
Originally released in 2011. Ivan - Back to the Past is a documentary film. directed by Guto Pasko.
Starring Ivan Boyko
Synopsis
In 1942, Ivan Boyko was expelled from his native village in the Ternopil region to forced labor in Germany. In 1948, he emigrated to Brazil and never returned, but he remained faithful to his country's cultural traditions through music. The film documents the return of 91-year-old Ivan to his homeland after 68 years of separation, where he visits his relatives and his native village. The visual and sound images that emerge from reading Ivan's diaries relay his own experience of emigrant life, conveying the bitterness of building a new life in a foreign land. Starring Ivan Boyko himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 2011
14 years ago
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Ukraine
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- GP7 Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan - Back to the Past about?
In 1942, Ivan Boyko was expelled from his native village in the Ternopil region to forced labor in Germany. In 1948, he emigrated to Brazil and never returned, but he remained faithful to his count...
Who directed Ivan - Back to the Past?
Ivan - Back to the Past was directed by Guto Pasko.
When was Ivan - Back to the Past released?
Ivan - Back to the Past was released on August 31, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ivan - Back to the Past?
The main cast of Ivan - Back to the Past includes Ivan Boyko.