The Fair at Sorochyntsi (1939)
Cheerful and mischievous lad Gritsko offers young Parasya his hand and his heart on the first day of the fair in Sorochyntsi. The girl's father, Cherevik, presents no objection – her stepmother, however, is furious, and refuses to recognise their relationship; Cherevik drunkenly relents. Gritsko alone bemoans his sadness, whereupon a gypsy presents him a deal – Gritsko will sell his oxen to the gypsy if the latter can successfully make Parasya's parents accept their union.
Director: Nikolai Ekk
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: June 19, 1939
Cast
Production: Kiev Film Studio
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
More Films by Director: Nikolai Ekk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fair at Sorochyntsi about?
- Cheerful and mischievous lad Gritsko offers young Parasya his hand and his heart on the first day of the fair in Sorochyntsi. The girl's father, Cherevik, presents no objection – her stepmother, however, is furious, and refuses to recognise their relationship; Cherevik drunkenly relents. Gritsko alone bemoans his sadness, whereupon a gypsy presents him a deal – Gritsko will sell his oxen to the gypsy if the latter can successfully make Parasya's parents accept their union.
- Who directed The Fair at Sorochyntsi?
- The Fair at Sorochyntsi was directed by Nikolai Ekk.
- Who stars in The Fair at Sorochyntsi?
- The Fair at Sorochyntsi stars Valentyna Ivashova, Oleksandr Korotkevych, Anton Dunajsky, Varvara Chayka, Frants Glovatskiy, Tatyana Barysheva.
- How long is The Fair at Sorochyntsi?
- The Fair at Sorochyntsi has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Where was The Fair at Sorochyntsi produced?
- The Fair at Sorochyntsi was produced in Soviet Union.