Dimitrie Cantemir
Synopsis
The film is about the life of Dmitry Cantemir and the Moldovan people from November 1710 to July 1711. Turkish troops are preparing for war with Russia. The Sultan entrusted him with the throne of Moldavia. Cantemir secretly established ties with Peter I and concluded a military-political agreement with him, according to which Russia took Moldova under its protectorate, pledged to help expel the Turks and restore the former borders of the Moldovan state.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vlad Iovitse, Vitali Kalashnikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vlad Iovitse
- Original Score
- Eduard Lazarev
- Original Title
- Dimitrie Cantemir
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Moldova-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vlad Iovitse, Vitali Kalashnikov
Vlad Iovitse
Eduard Lazarev
Vitali Kalashnikov
Department Leadership Roster
Vlad Iovitse
Director
Vitali Kalashnikov
Director of Photography
Vlad Iovitse
Writer
Vitali Kalashnikov
Director
Vladimir Bulatov
Production Design
Vasili Kovriga
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dimitrie Cantemir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dimitrie Cantemir about?
The film is about the life of Dmitry Cantemir and the Moldovan people from November 1710 to July 1711. Turkish troops are preparing for war with Russia. The Sultan entrusted him with the throne of Moldavia. Cantemir secretly established ties with Peter I and concluded a military-political agreement with him, according to which Russia took Moldova under its protectorate, pledged to help expel the Turks and restore the former borders of the Moldovan state.
Who directed Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie Cantemir was directed by Vlad Iovitse, Vitali Kalashnikov.
Who stars in Dimitrie Cantemir?
The principal cast of Dimitrie Cantemir includes Mihai Volontir, Aleksandr Lazarev, Ariadna Shengelaia, Natalya Varley, Leonhard Merzin.
When was Dimitrie Cantemir released and how long is it?
Dimitrie Cantemir was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Dimitrie Cantemir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dimitrie Cantemir was composed by Eduard Lazarev.