Taras Shevchenko (1951)
Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writing or drawing. In the poet's difficult days he has the support of Ukrainian soldier Skobelev, Polish revolutionary Sierakowski, captain Kosarev and the commandant of the fortress, Uskov. For the sake of his release Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov are hard at work. And so, the sick and aged Shevchenko is finally free. Together with Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov, he dreams of a bright future of the motherland, when the Russian and Ukrainian peoples throw off the chains of slavery.
Cast
- Sergey Bondarchuk - Taras Shevchenko
- Vladimir Chestnokov - Nikolay Chernyshevsky
- Nikolai Timofeyev - Nikolay Dobrolyubov
- Hnat Yura - Mikhail Shchepkin
- Ivan Pereverzev - Zygmunt Sierakowski
- Natalya Uzhviy - Yaryna Shevchenko
- Evgeniy Samoylov - Nikolay Speshnev
- Mikhail Kuznetsov - Skobelev
- Aleksey Konsovskiy - Kurochkin
- Mark Bernes - Kosarev
Screenplay
- Ihor Savchenko (Screenplay)
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taras Shevchenko about?
- Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writing or drawing. In the poet's difficult days he has the support of Ukrainian soldier Skobelev, Polish revolutionary Sierakowski, captain Kosarev and the commandant of the fortress, Uskov. For the sake of his release Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov are hard at work. And so, the sick and aged Shevchenko is finally free. Together with Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov, he dreams of a bright future of the motherland, when the Russian and Ukrainian peoples throw off the chains of slavery.
- Who directed Taras Shevchenko?
- Taras Shevchenko was directed by Ihor Savchenko.
- Who stars in Taras Shevchenko?
- Taras Shevchenko stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Vladimir Chestnokov, Nikolai Timofeyev, Hnat Yura, Ivan Pereverzev, Natalya Uzhviy.
- How long is Taras Shevchenko?
- Taras Shevchenko has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Taras Shevchenko?
- Taras Shevchenko is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Taras Shevchenko produced?
- Taras Shevchenko was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Taras Shevchenko?
- The themes of Taras Shevchenko include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.