The Flower of the Fern (1988)
The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet government of the time was afraid of Ukrainian song and banned the opera, breaking the set. The film features excerpts from the opera performed by the choir, as well as testimonies from the authors and performers about the work.
Director: Vasyl Viter
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Yevhen Stankovych - (self)
- Anatoly Avdievsky - (self)
- Valentyna Kovalska - (self)
- Zinoviya Shulha - (self)
- Myroslava Sheremet - (self)
- Nina Matviienko - (self)
Music: Yevhen Stankovych
Production: Ukrtelefilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
More Films by Director: Vasyl Viter
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flower of the Fern about?
- The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet government of the time was afraid of Ukrainian song and banned the opera, breaking the set. The film features excerpts from the opera performed by the choir, as well as testimonies from the authors and performers about the work.
- Who directed The Flower of the Fern?
- The Flower of the Fern was directed by Vasyl Viter.
- Who stars in The Flower of the Fern?
- The Flower of the Fern stars Yevhen Stankovych, Anatoly Avdievsky, Valentyna Kovalska, Zinoviya Shulha, Myroslava Sheremet, Nina Matviienko.
- How long is The Flower of the Fern?
- The Flower of the Fern has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Flower of the Fern?
- The Flower of the Fern is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Flower of the Fern produced?
- The Flower of the Fern was produced in Soviet Union.