Song of Ruthenia
Píseň o Podkarpatské Rusi
Synopsis
A B&W film poem of the Czech countryside and Weiss’s personal favorite of his early shorts. Mythical images of mountains and streams and rural farmers tilling the land make this a precursor to the mystical visions of the forest in ‘The Golden Fern’. Filmed traveling on horseback through the mountains of Ruthenia (then part of Czecholovakia, now part of Ukraine), shooting the diverse community with Ruthenians (Slavs), Jews and Roma all living in the same area.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Weiss
- Screenplay & Story
- K.M. Walló
- Original Score
- Jiří Srnka
- Original Title
- Píseň o Podkarpatské Rusi
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- A-B
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Weiss
K.M. Walló
Jiří Srnka
Václav Hanuš
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Weiss
Director
K.M. Walló
Screenplay
Václav Hanuš
Director of Photography
Jiří Srnka
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Ruthenia
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What is Song of Ruthenia about?
A B&W film poem of the Czech countryside and Weiss’s personal favorite of his early shorts. Mythical images of mountains and streams and rural farmers tilling the land make this a precursor to the mystical visions of the forest in ‘The Golden Fern’. Filmed traveling on horseback through the mountains of Ruthenia (then part of Czecholovakia, now part of Ukraine), shooting the diverse community with Ruthenians (Slavs), Jews and Roma all living in the same area.
Who directed Song of Ruthenia?
Song of Ruthenia was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in Song of Ruthenia?
The principal cast of Song of Ruthenia includes Vladimír Šmeral.
When was Song of Ruthenia released and how long is it?
Song of Ruthenia was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of Ruthenia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of Ruthenia was composed by Jiří Srnka.