Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine (1919)
The film tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a Ukrainian page at the Polish court who has an affair with the young wife of a much older count. Outraged when he learns of the incident, the nobleman has Mazeppa tied naked to a wild horse which is then released into the wilderness. The bulk of the poem describes the long hazardous journey during which Mazeppa almost dies twice but ultimately survives and returns to his native Ukraine.
Director: Martin Berger
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 1, 1919
Cast
- Werner Krauss - Mazeppa
- Lulu Lànyi - Gräfin Czerny
- Mi. Samoliows - Graf Czerny
- Aenderly Lebius - König Kasimir
- Eva Speyer - Prinzessin Blanka
- Otto Mannstaedt
- Toni Zimmerer
- Rudolf Hofbauer
- Alfred Beierle
- Bertold Reissig
Screenplay
- Martin Berger (Screenplay)
Production: B-Z-Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
cossack, poland, 17th century, polish history, ukraine, ukrainian history
More Films by Director: Martin Berger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine about?
- The film tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a Ukrainian page at the Polish court who has an affair with the young wife of a much older count. Outraged when he learns of the incident, the nobleman has Mazeppa tied naked to a wild horse which is then released into the wilderness. The bulk of the poem describes the long hazardous journey during which Mazeppa almost dies twice but ultimately survives and returns to his native Ukraine.
- Who directed Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine?
- Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine was directed by Martin Berger.
- Who stars in Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine?
- Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine stars Werner Krauss, Lulu Lànyi, Mi. Samoliows, Aenderly Lebius, Eva Speyer, Otto Mannstaedt.
- How long is Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine?
- Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine?
- Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine produced?
- Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine was produced in Germany.