Zvenigora (1928)
Ukrainian treasure hunt blends folklore, politics, and stunning visuals. Fans of lyrical cinema and social themes will enjoy it.
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, History, Comedy
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Zvenigora(1928)
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The momentous film stars Mykola Nademskyi as the grandfather of Tymish, whom he alerts to the secret treasure buried in the mountains of Zvenygora โ a treasure that rightfully belongs to his homeland. The film wonderfully blends both lyricism and politics and uses its central construct to build a montage praising Ukrainian industrialization, attacking the bourgeoisie, celebrating the beauty of the Ukrainian steppe and retelling ancient folklore. Sergei Eisenstein said of the film, "As the lights went on, we felt that we had just witnessed a memorable event in the development of the cinema".
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The film has interesting cinematography and editing, especially for this early in film history, but the story is a bit of a mess. I think the film works best when it's openly experimental or focused on particulars, and struggles when it's trying to be a historical epic and/or propaganda.
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