The Flower of the Fern
Цвіт папороті
Synopsis
The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet government of the time was afraid of Ukrainian song and banned the opera, breaking the set. The film features excerpts from the opera performed by the choir, as well as testimonies from the authors and performers about the work.
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Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vasyl Viter
- Original Score
- Yevhen Stankovych
- Original Title
- Цвіт папороті
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Ukrtelefilm
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Vasyl Viter
Yevhen Stankovych
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Vasyl Viter
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What is The Flower of the Fern about?
The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet government of the time was afraid of Ukrainian song and banned the opera, breaking the set. The film features excerpts from the opera performed by the choir, as well as testimonies from the authors and performers about the work.
Who directed The Flower of the Fern?
The Flower of the Fern was directed by Vasyl Viter.
Who stars in The Flower of the Fern?
The principal cast of The Flower of the Fern includes Yevhen Stankovych, Anatoly Avdievsky, Valentyna Kovalska, Zinoviya Shulha, Myroslava Sheremet.
When was The Flower of the Fern released and how long is it?
The Flower of the Fern was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flower of the Fern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flower of the Fern was composed by Yevhen Stankovych.