The Famine and The Fight Against It (1922)

A documentary fiction propaganda film about the famine in Ukraine in 1921-1922. Among the causes of the catastrophe, in addition to drought, the film mentions the consequences of revolutionary events. It shows swollen children, destroyed factories and plants, burning villages, dead cattle, and a number of actions aimed at helping the victims: the work of the Commission for the Relief of the Starving under the All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee, the organization of feeding stations, workers donating their three-day salary to help the famine victims, etc. The very first film made in Odesa under the auspices of the newly founded VUFKU in nationalized pavilions that until recently belonged to film magnates Kharytonov and Borysov.

Director: Nikolai Saltykov
Genre: Documentary, Drama
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Cinematography: Yevgeni Slavinsky, Louis Forestier
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: uk
More Films by Director: Nikolai Saltykov
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Famine and The Fight Against It about?
A documentary fiction propaganda film about the famine in Ukraine in 1921-1922. Among the causes of the catastrophe, in addition to drought, the film mentions the consequences of revolutionary events. It shows swollen children, destroyed factories and plants, burning villages, dead cattle, and a number of actions aimed at helping the victims: the work of the Commission for the Relief of the Starving under the All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee, the organization of feeding stations, workers donating their three-day salary to help the famine victims, etc. The very first film made in Odesa under the auspices of the newly founded VUFKU in nationalized pavilions that until recently belonged to film magnates Kharytonov and Borysov.
Who directed The Famine and The Fight Against It?
The Famine and The Fight Against It was directed by Nikolai Saltykov.
Who stars in The Famine and The Fight Against It?
The Famine and The Fight Against It stars Leonid Chembarsky, Arkadiy Malskiy, Bella Beletskaya, Vasiliy Averin.
What genre is The Famine and The Fight Against It?
The Famine and The Fight Against It is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was The Famine and The Fight Against It produced?
The Famine and The Fight Against It was produced in Russia.