Tronka
Тронка
Synopsis
A tronka, a sheep bell made from a trophy shell casing, symbolises peace from war. In the Ukrainian steppe, where shepherds use tronkas, a military training ground exists. Major Uralov, an officer, marries a local woman, and they have a daughter, Alenka, who dies. After her death, the Uralovs leave the steppe with the military unit, enduring their grief but remaining unbroken. Based on a novel by Oles Honchar.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artur Vojtetsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Yevhen Khryniuk
- Original Score
- Oleksandr Bilash
- Original Title
- Тронка
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artur Vojtetsky
Yevhen Khryniuk, Oles Honchar, Artur Vojtetsky, V. Borschev
Oleksandr Bilash
Valeri Bashkatov
I. Karpenko
Department Leadership Roster
Valeri Bashkatov
Director of Photography
Artur Vojtetsky
Director
Artur Vojtetsky
Writer
I. Karpenko
Editor
Mikhail Yuferov
Production Design
Yadviga Dobrovolskaya
Costume Design
Yevhen Khryniuk
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tronka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tronka about?
A tronka, a sheep bell made from a trophy shell casing, symbolises peace from war. In the Ukrainian steppe, where shepherds use tronkas, a military training ground exists. Major Uralov, an officer, marries a local woman, and they have a daughter, Alenka, who dies. After her death, the Uralovs leave the steppe with the military unit, enduring their grief but remaining unbroken. Based on a novel by Oles Honchar.
Who directed Tronka?
Tronka was directed by Artur Vojtetsky.
Who stars in Tronka?
The principal cast of Tronka includes Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Margarita Koshelyova, Ivanka Mikolaychuk, Helmuts Kalniņš, Vladimir Alekseyenko.
When was Tronka released and how long is it?
Tronka was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Tronka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tronka was composed by Oleksandr Bilash.
Is Tronka based on a book or true story?
Tronka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oles Honchar".