Taras Shevchenko
Originally released in 1926. Taras Shevchenko is a history/drama film. directed by Pyotr Chardynin. With a runtime of 3h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amvrosii Buchma, Vasyl Liudvynskyi, and Nikolai Panov
Synopsis
The film adaptation of Taras Shevchenko’s biography of 1925 is the first Ukrainian biopic. At that time, it was one of the most expensive films, as for the first time experts in history, ethnography, and literary studies were involved in pre-production. Consisting of numerous short stories, the film that shows the life of Shevchenko as an adolescent, a soldier, a poet, was successfully demonstrated in Ukraine and abroad and became the most acknowledged cinema project of 1926.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Amvrosii Buchma
as Taras Shevchenko
Vasyl Liudvynskyi
as Taras in childhood
Nikolai Panov
as Taras's father
Matviy Lyarov
as Engelhardt, landowner
Ivan Zamychkovskyi
as Shchepkin, actor
Boris Lesovoy
as Zhukovskiy, poet
Volodymyr Lisovskyi
as General
Ivan Khudoleyev
as Nicholas I
Viktor Dobrovolsky
as Alexander II
Arkadiy Malskiy
as Deacon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- VUFKU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taras Shevchenko about?
The film adaptation of Taras Shevchenko’s biography of 1925 is the first Ukrainian biopic. At that time, it was one of the most expensive films, as for the first time experts in history, ethnogra...
Who directed Taras Shevchenko?
Taras Shevchenko was directed by Pyotr Chardynin.
How long is Taras Shevchenko?
Taras Shevchenko has a runtime of 3 hours and 5 minutes (185 minutes total).
When was Taras Shevchenko released?
Taras Shevchenko was released on January 1, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taras Shevchenko?
The main cast of Taras Shevchenko includes Amvrosii Buchma, Vasyl Liudvynskyi, Nikolai Panov, Matviy Lyarov, Ivan Zamychkovskyi.