The Leshy
Леший
Synopsis
The play, traditionally considered a precursor to Uncle Vanya, contains many characters, situations, and fragments of text that were later carried over into Uncle Vanya from The Wood Demon. In this play, as in all of Chekhov's works, the characteristics of the Russian national character are reflected. Nature and man are interconnected: man first cleared the forest, and then civilization cleared man. Spiritual values have been lost, traditions destroyed, and the ability to empathize and feel for others has vanished.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Simonoff, Vladimir Semakov
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Lev Solin
- Original Title
- Леший
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Ekran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Simonoff, Vladimir Semakov
Anton Chekhov
Lev Solin
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Simonoff
Director
Vladimir Semakov
Director
Iosif Sumbatashvili
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leshy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Leshy about?
The play, traditionally considered a precursor to Uncle Vanya, contains many characters, situations, and fragments of text that were later carried over into Uncle Vanya from The Wood Demon. In this play, as in all of Chekhov's works, the characteristics of the Russian national character are reflected. Nature and man are interconnected: man first cleared the forest, and then civilization cleared man. Spiritual values have been lost, traditions destroyed, and the ability to empathize and feel for others has vanished.
Who directed The Leshy?
The Leshy was directed by Eugene Simonoff, Vladimir Semakov.
Who stars in The Leshy?
The principal cast of The Leshy includes Grigori Abrikosov, Nikolai Timofeyev, Yuliya Borisova, Lyudmila Maksakova, Dina Andreeva.
When was The Leshy released and how long is it?
The Leshy was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Leshy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Leshy was composed by Lev Solin.