Vassilisa the Beautiful
Originally released in 1940. Vassilisa the Beautiful is a family/fantasy film. directed by Aleksandr Rou. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valentina Sorogozhskaya, Serhii Stoliarov, and Georgi Millyar
Synopsis
Based on a Russian folk tale, Vasilisa Prekrasnaya (Vasilisa the Beautiful) is about a father whose three sons go out to finds themselves brides. Two of the boys come home with perfectly normal girls, but the youngest brother, Ivanushka, brings home a frog from the marshes. His father finds this most curious, but what he does not know was that the frog was actually a beautiful girl named Vasilisa who was cursed by a magical serpent whom she refused to marry. Now Ivanushka must overcome tremendous obstacles to restore Vasilisa to her true form and free her from the serpent's spell.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Soyuzdetfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassilisa the Beautiful about?
Based on a Russian folk tale, Vasilisa Prekrasnaya (Vasilisa the Beautiful) is about a father whose three sons go out to finds themselves brides. Two of the boys come home with perfectly normal gir...
Who directed Vassilisa the Beautiful?
Vassilisa the Beautiful was directed by Aleksandr Rou.
How long is Vassilisa the Beautiful?
Vassilisa the Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Vassilisa the Beautiful released?
Vassilisa the Beautiful was released on May 13, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vassilisa the Beautiful?
The main cast of Vassilisa the Beautiful includes Valentina Sorogozhskaya, Serhii Stoliarov, Georgi Millyar, Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Mariya Barabanova.