The Stone Cross (1968)

The Stone Cross (1968) poster

In 1890s Western Ukraine, Ivan Didukh, a proud and ripe Galician farmer, has decided to abandon his ancestral home to emigrate to Canada in search of a better life. His final hours are clouded by both internal and communal discord as his village convenes to ceremonially mark his departure. The celebrations that echo those of a funeral, forecast the imminent death of a man estranged from his motherland, and of an antiquated way of life on the cusp of obsoletion.

Director: Leonid Osyka
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 76 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Volodymyr Huba
Cinematography: Valeriy Kvas
Editing: Marfa Ponomarenko
Production: Dovzhenko Film Studios
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Український
Original Language: uk

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More Films by Director: Leonid Osyka
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stone Cross about?
In 1890s Western Ukraine, Ivan Didukh, a proud and ripe Galician farmer, has decided to abandon his ancestral home to emigrate to Canada in search of a better life. His final hours are clouded by both internal and communal discord as his village convenes to ceremonially mark his departure. The celebrations that echo those of a funeral, forecast the imminent death of a man estranged from his motherland, and of an antiquated way of life on the cusp of obsoletion.
Who directed The Stone Cross?
The Stone Cross was directed by Leonid Osyka.
Who stars in The Stone Cross?
The Stone Cross stars Danylo Ilchenko, Kateryna Mateyko, Boryslav Brondukov, Ivan Mykolaichuk, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Vasyl Symchych.
How long is The Stone Cross?
The Stone Cross has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is The Stone Cross?
The Stone Cross is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Stone Cross produced?
The Stone Cross was produced in Soviet Union.