Dovbush
Довбуш
Synopsis
In the early eighteenth century, foreign rule means dark times for the Hutsuls of the Carpathians. The two Dovbush brothers become opryshkos - mountain outlaws. But the two brothers become enemies - one cares only about money, the other - Oleksa - fights for his people. The Carpathians are convulsed with a wave of uprisings. The aristocracy uses its military might to try to kill Dovbush and destroy his legend. But Dovbush outwits them. The desperate lords devise a devious plan and attack the invincible outlaw's Achilles heel - his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka. Who will be the assassin to attack the Opryshko whose immense strength and bravery inspired folk tales? Will the lords' treacherous plan destroy the hero before he can lead his people to freedom?
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Довбуш. Офіційний трейлер
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Manchester Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oles Sanin
- Screenplay & Story
- Oles Sanin
- Original Score
- Alla Zahaikevych
- Original Title
- Довбуш
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Pronto Film, Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Ukrainian State Film Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oles Sanin
Oles Sanin, Paul Wolansky
Alla Zahaikevych
Serhiy Mykhalchuk
Tetiana Khodakivska, Oleksandr Chornyi
Department Leadership Roster
Oles Sanin
Director
Oles Sanin
Screenplay
Paul Wolansky
Writer
Serhiy Mykhalchuk
Director of Photography
Tetiana Khodakivska
Editor
Oleksandr Chornyi
Editor
Mariia Kero
Costume Design
Gala Otenko
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dovbush
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What is Dovbush about?
In the early eighteenth century, foreign rule means dark times for the Hutsuls of the Carpathians. The two Dovbush brothers become opryshkos - mountain outlaws. But the two brothers become enemies - one cares only about money, the other - Oleksa - fights for his people. The Carpathians are convulsed with a wave of uprisings. The aristocracy uses its military might to try to kill Dovbush and destroy his legend. But Dovbush outwits them. The desperate lords devise a devious plan and attack the invincible outlaw's Achilles heel - his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka. Who will be the assassin to attack the Opryshko whose immense strength and bravery inspired folk tales? Will the lords' treacherous plan destroy the hero before he can lead his people to freedom?
Who directed Dovbush?
Dovbush was directed by Oles Sanin.
Who stars in Dovbush?
The principal cast of Dovbush includes Serhiy Strelnykov, Darya Plakhtiy, Rostyslav Derzhypilskyi, Oleksii Hnatkovskyi, Oleh Shulha.
When was Dovbush released and how long is it?
Dovbush was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Dovbush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dovbush was composed by Alla Zahaikevych.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dovbush?
Dovbush holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).