Earth
Земля
Synopsis
During the agrarian collectivization process in the Soviet Union, Vasyl, a peasant member of the youth division of the Communist Party, gets a tractor with the help of a local party organization and plows private boundaries on kulak fields. However, this enthusiasm will cost him dearly.
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Земля / Earth
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-23
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Stepan Shkurat
Opanas
Semyon Svashenko
Vasyl
Yuliya Solntseva
Opanas's Daughter
Elena Maksimova
Natalia, Vasyl's bride
Mykola Nademskyi
Grandfather Semyon
Ivan Franko
Kulak Bilokin
Petro Masokha
Khoma Bilokin
Vladimir Mikhaylov
Priest
Pavlo Petryk
Communist Party Cell Leader
Pavel Umanets
Village Council Chairman
Ye. Bondina
Peasant Girl
Luka Liashenko
Young Kulak
Vasyl Krasenko
Petro (uncredited)
Maria Matsyutsia
Peasant Girl with Sunflowers (uncredited)
Sergey Borisov
(uncredited)
Nikolay Umanets
(uncredited)
Varvara Borozna-Voznyuk
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Dovzhenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Dovzhenko
- Original Score
- Lev Revutskyi
- Original Title
- Земля
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- VUFKU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Dovzhenko
Alexander Dovzhenko
Lev Revutskyi
Danylo Demutsky
Alexander Dovzhenko
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Dovzhenko
Director
Danylo Demutsky
Director of Photography
Alexander Dovzhenko
Editor
Alexander Dovzhenko
Writer
Vasyl Krychevskyi
Production Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earth
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What is Earth about?
During the agrarian collectivization process in the Soviet Union, Vasyl, a peasant member of the youth division of the Communist Party, gets a tractor with the help of a local party organization and plows private boundaries on kulak fields. However, this enthusiasm will cost him dearly.
Who directed Earth?
Earth was directed by Alexander Dovzhenko.
Who stars in Earth?
The principal cast of Earth includes Stepan Shkurat, Semyon Svashenko, Yuliya Solntseva, Elena Maksimova, Mykola Nademskyi.
When was Earth released and how long is it?
Earth was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earth was composed by Lev Revutskyi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earth?
Earth holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).