Taras Shevchenko
Тарас Шевченко
Synopsis
Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writing or drawing. In the poet's difficult days he has the support of Ukrainian soldier Skobelev, Polish revolutionary Sierakowski, captain Kosarev and the commandant of the fortress, Uskov. For the sake of his release Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov are hard at work. And so, the sick and aged Shevchenko is finally free. Together with Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov, he dreams of a bright future of the motherland, when the Russian and Ukrainian peoples throw off the chains of slavery.
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Sergei Bondarchuk
Taras Shevchenko
Vladimir Chestnokov
Nikolay Chernyshevsky
Nikolai Timofeyev
Nikolay Dobrolyubov
Hnat Yura
Mikhail Shchepkin
Ivan Pereverzev
Zygmunt Sierakowski
Nataliia Uzhvii
Yaryna Shevchenko
Evgeniy Samoylov
Nikolay Speshnev
Mikhail Kuznetsov
Skobelev
Aleksey Konsovskiy
Kurochkin
Mark Bernes
Kosarev
Dmytro Milyutenko
Irakli Uskov
Marianna Strizhenova
Agafia Uskova
Lavrenti Masokha
Nikolay Kostomarov
Pavel Shpringfeld
Panteleimon Kulish
Mikhail Troyanovsky
Leonty Dubelt
Mikhail Nazvanov
Nicholas I / Alexander III
Aleksandr Khvylia
Pan Barabash
Garen Zhukovskaya
Pani Barabash
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ihor Savchenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Ihor Savchenko
- Original Score
- Boris Liatoshinsky
- Original Title
- Тарас Шевченко
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ihor Savchenko
Ihor Savchenko
Boris Liatoshinsky
Ivan Shekker, Danylo Demutsky, Arkadi Koltsaty
Varvara Bondina
Leonid Koretskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Ihor Savchenko
Director
Ihor Savchenko
Screenplay
Levan Shengelia
Production Design
Tsuniya Mayer
Costume Design
Ivan Shekker
Director of Photography
Danylo Demutsky
Director of Photography
Arkadi Koltsaty
Director of Photography
Boris Liatoshinsky
Original Music Composer
Boris Nemechek
Production Design
Varvara Bondina
Editor
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What is Taras Shevchenko about?
Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writing or drawing. In the poet's difficult days he has the support of Ukrainian soldier Skobelev, Polish revolutionary Sierakowski, captain Kosarev and the commandant of the fortress, Uskov. For the sake of his release Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov are hard at work. And so, the sick and aged Shevchenko is finally free. Together with Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov, he dreams of a bright future of the motherland, when the Russian and Ukrainian peoples throw off the chains of slavery.
Who directed Taras Shevchenko?
Taras Shevchenko was directed by Ihor Savchenko.
Who stars in Taras Shevchenko?
The principal cast of Taras Shevchenko includes Sergei Bondarchuk, Vladimir Chestnokov, Nikolai Timofeyev, Hnat Yura, Ivan Pereverzev.
When was Taras Shevchenko released and how long is it?
Taras Shevchenko was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Taras Shevchenko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taras Shevchenko was composed by Boris Liatoshinsky.