Direction: Yuri Ilyenko

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Nina Alisova · Dzhemma Firsova · Larisa Kadochnikova · Feodosiya Litvinenko

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Lyudmila Yefymenko · Les Serdyuk · Ivan Ivanov · Nikolay Olyalin

Synopsis The Legend of Princess Olga (1984) is a cinematic interpretation of a collection of tales, both spoken and written, centered around the life of Princess Olga of Kievan Rus during the 10th century. The movie beautifully weaves together various narratives...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Larisa Kadochnikova · Ivan Mikolajchuk · Bogdan Stupka · Yuri Mikolajchuk

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Larisa Kadochnikova · Leonid Kuravlyov · Rodion Nahapetov · Yuri Ilyenko

Synopsis To Dream and Live (1974) is a captivating counter-culture drama that showcases the distinctive style of director Yuri Ilyenko. The film delves into the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of societal norms and personal aspirations. With its unique narrative...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Vladimir Popovic · Larisa Kadochnikova · Ivan Mikolajchuk · Boris Khmelnitsky

Synopsis Defying Everybody (1973) chronicles the life of Petar I Petrovic, a pivotal figure who united Montenegro in the 18th century. The film delves into his struggles and triumphs, culminating in his leadership during the Battle of Krusi. Facing a formidable...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Viktor Solovyov · Lyudmila Yefimenko · Pylyp Ilyenko · Maya Bulgakova

Synopsis Swan Lake: The Zone (1990) delves into the harsh realities of life in the USSR, presenting a gripping narrative. A prisoner is compelled to seek refuge within a miniature representation of the hammer and sickle. Within this confined space, a...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Bogdan Stupka · Lyudmila Yefimenko · Nikita Dzhigurda · Vyacheslav Dovzhenko

Synopsis A Prayer for Hetman Mazepa (2002) is set against the backdrop of a pivotal period in Eastern European history, where Russia, led by Peter the Great, and Sweden, under King Charles XII, were locked in a fierce struggle for dominance....

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Lyudmila Yefymenko · Roman Gromadsky · Leonid Yanovsky · Viktor Panchenko

Synopsis Feast of the Baked Potato (1979) is a poignant drama centered around Aleksandra Avramovna Derevskaya, who lived from 1902 to 1959. The film chronicles her extraordinary life as she cared for 48 orphaned children from diverse backgrounds during the interwar...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Lyudmila Yefymenko · Viktor Kremnyov · Maya Bulgakova · Ivan Mikolajchuk

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Yura Madzhula · Aleksei Cherstvov · Zinaida Slavina · Yuri Mazhuga

Synopsis A Strip of Uncut Wild Flowers (1980) follows the journey of two troubled boys navigating the challenges of a boarding school environment. The narrative delves into their emotional struggles as they grapple with the absence of their fathers, who have...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Les Serdyuk · Filipp Ilyenko · Sergei Podgornyj · Mikhail Golubovich

Synopsis Straw Bells (1988) is a gripping film inspired by the works of Evgen Gutsalo. The story revolves around Bellamy, who is the sole individual aware of the dark secrets of Vilgot, a furrier. Vilgot's sons met tragic fates: one died...

Direction Yuri Ilyenko

Cast Boris Khmelnitsky · Larisa Kadochnikova · Yefim Fridman · Dmitri Franko