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Albidum

Альбидум

Synopsis

About the struggle of a Soviet agronomist to create a drought-resistant variety of wheat. His work is hampered by bureaucracy. When excellent qualities of Albidum, as the developed variety is called, receive wide recognition and authorities decide to export it, external market monopolies do everything possible to prevent the export of Albidum. The film is considered to be partially lost as only one seven-minute fragment is known and found.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leonid Obolensky
Screenplay & Story
A. Bragin, Alexander Chayanov
Original Title
Альбидум
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Mezhrabpomfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leonid Obolensky

Screenplay & Story

A. Bragin, Alexander Chayanov

Director of Photography

Leonid Kosmatov, Grigory Kabalov

Department Leadership Roster

A. Bragin

Writer

Leonid Kosmatov

Leonid Kosmatov

Director of Photography

Leonid Obolensky

Leonid Obolensky

Director

Grigory Kabalov

Director of Photography

Alexander Chayanov

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albidum

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Albidum about?

About the struggle of a Soviet agronomist to create a drought-resistant variety of wheat. His work is hampered by bureaucracy. When excellent qualities of Albidum, as the developed variety is called, receive wide recognition and authorities decide to export it, external market monopolies do everything possible to prevent the export of Albidum. The film is considered to be partially lost as only one seven-minute fragment is known and found.

Who directed Albidum?

Albidum was directed by Leonid Obolensky.

Who stars in Albidum?

The principal cast of Albidum includes Olga Zhizneva, Galina Kravchenko, Sergei Tsenin, Alexandr Gromov, Vladimir Uralskiy.

When was Albidum released and how long is it?

Albidum was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 7m.