The Eve of Ivan Kupalo (1968)

Cast

• Larysa Kadochnykova - Pidorka
• Boris Khmelnitsky - Petro
• Oleksandr Sergienko - Ivas
• Davyd Yanover - Master
• Dmytro Franko - Korzh
• Yevgeni Fridman - Basavriuk
• Gemma Firsova - Witch
• Konstantin Ershov - Priest
• Boryslav Brondukov - Suitor
• Mykhailo Illienko - Suitor

Screenplay

• Nikolai Gogol (Story)
• Yurii Illienko

Themes

Magical Realism and Wonders

Keywords

hallucination, surrealism, pact with the devil, ukrainian village, mystical, ukrainian folklore, dance ritual

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eve of Ivan Kupalo about?

Petro is a modest farmhand living in an impoverished village in some unspecified long-ago era. He wants to marry the lovely Pidorka, but her stern father won't hear of it. The mischievous demon Basavriuk, offers a deal, enticing Petro into crime for the sake of fortune. Based on Nikolai Gogol’s short story “The Eve of Ivan Kupala” (“St John’s Eve”) and Ukrainian folk tales.

Who directed The Eve of Ivan Kupalo?

The Eve of Ivan Kupalo was directed by Yurii Illienko.

Who stars in The Eve of Ivan Kupalo?

The Eve of Ivan Kupalo stars Larysa Kadochnykova, Boris Khmelnitsky, Oleksandr Sergienko, Davyd Yanover, Dmytro Franko, Yevgeni Fridman.

How long is The Eve of Ivan Kupalo?

The Eve of Ivan Kupalo has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).

What genre is The Eve of Ivan Kupalo?

The Eve of Ivan Kupalo is a Drama, Fantasy, Mystery film.

Where was The Eve of Ivan Kupalo produced?

The Eve of Ivan Kupalo was produced in Soviet Union.

What are the themes of The Eve of Ivan Kupalo?

The themes of The Eve of Ivan Kupalo include: Magical Realism and Wonders.