Ukrainian Rhapsody
Originally released in 1961. Ukrainian Rhapsody is a drama/romance film. directed by Sergei Parajanov. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olga Reus-Petrenko, Eduard Koshman, and Yuriy Gulyayev
Synopsis
World War II separates lovers Oksana and Anton. The young man is taken prisoner by the Germans, while his beloved abandons her studies at the conservatory to become a frontline nurse. Despite all the hardships, their paths cross again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Olga Reus-Petrenko
as Oksana - singer
Eduard Koshman
as Anton Petrenko
Yuriy Gulyayev
as Vadym Chayka
Nataliia Uzhvii
as Nadiia Petrivna
Oleksandr Hai
as Weiner - organist
Valeriy Vitter
as Rudy, Weiner's son
Anatoli Chemodurov
as captain
Stepan Shkurat
as grandfather
Serhii Petrov
as head of the jury
Nikolay Slobodyan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukrainian Rhapsody about?
World War II separates lovers Oksana and Anton. The young man is taken prisoner by the Germans, while his beloved abandons her studies at the conservatory to become a frontline nurse. Despite all t...
Who directed Ukrainian Rhapsody?
Ukrainian Rhapsody was directed by Sergei Parajanov.
How long is Ukrainian Rhapsody?
Ukrainian Rhapsody has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Ukrainian Rhapsody released?
Ukrainian Rhapsody was released on September 25, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ukrainian Rhapsody?
The main cast of Ukrainian Rhapsody includes Olga Reus-Petrenko, Eduard Koshman, Yuriy Gulyayev, Nataliia Uzhvii, Oleksandr Hai.