The Enchanted Desna
Originally released in 1964. The Enchanted Desna is a drama/war film. directed by Yuliya Solntseva. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evgeniy Samoylov, Vova Goncharov, and Yevhen Bondarenko
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same name by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. About the childhood of the famous Ukrainian film director Oleksandr Dovzhenko, who was born on the ancient lands of Chernihiv, along the banks the Desna. The film consists of two parts. The first is the world shown through the impressions of the six-year-old Sashko. The second is the recollections and reasoning of Sashko, now an elderly colonel who liberates his native village during the war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Enchanted Desna about?
Based on the novel of the same name by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. About the childhood of the famous Ukrainian film director Oleksandr Dovzhenko, who was born on the ancient lands of Chernihiv, along the...
Who directed The Enchanted Desna?
The Enchanted Desna was directed by Yuliya Solntseva.
How long is The Enchanted Desna?
The Enchanted Desna has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Enchanted Desna released?
The Enchanted Desna was released on December 7, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Enchanted Desna?
The main cast of The Enchanted Desna includes Evgeniy Samoylov, Vova Goncharov, Yevhen Bondarenko, Zinaida Kirienko, Borys Andreiev.