Early Russian Cinema (Vol 2) Folklore And Legend

Film Description

Four films that chart the emergence of Russian cinema's leading producer, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov, and the pioneer director Vasilii Goncharov. Features the fresh and authentic 'Drama in a Gypsy Camp near Moscow', 'The Brigand Brothers', an unreleased adaptation of an epic Pushkin poem, 'Rusalka' which draws on French-style special effects to realise Pushkin's play and 'A 16th Century Russian Wedding' which shows the influence of history painting.

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Related Genres

• Silent Film / Drama
• World Cinema / Europe
• World Cinema / Russia