Direction: Aleksandr Dovzhenko

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Aleksandr Dovzhenko. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Earth (Zemlya)

1930 · Movie · 75 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Stepan Shkurat · Semyon Svashenko · Yuliya Solntseva · Yelena Maksimova

Synopsis Earth (Zemlya) (1930) is a cinematic journey that captures the essence of Ukrainian peasant life through the lens of director Alexander Dovzhenko's unique "film poem" approach. The narrative unfolds through a series of vivid montages, delving into the natural cycles...

7.5

947 votes

7.5

947 votes

7.1

45 votes

Arsenal

1929 · Movie · 75 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Semyon Svashenko · Amvrosi Buchma · Georgi Khorkov · Aleksandr Evdakov

Synopsis Arsenal (1929) portrays the aftermath of the Great War (World War I), which has left the Ukrainian people in a state of turmoil, marked by destruction, sorrow, and struggle. Ukrainian soldiers, too, have endured atrocities from both enemy forces and...

7.0

424 votes

7.0

424 votes

Zvenigora

1928 · Movie · 92 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Georgi Astafyev · Nikolai Nademsky · Vladimir Uralsky · Les Podorozhnij

Synopsis Zvenigora (1928) is a silent cinematic masterpiece that combines revolutionary themes with avant-garde filmmaking techniques. This film, the first in Alexander Dovzhenko's renowned 'Ukraine Trilogy' (which also includes "Arsenal" and "Earth"), carries a near-religious tone as it weaves a tale...

6.6

137 votes

6.6

137 votes

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Mattea Buyukli · Anton Klymenko · Ida Penzo · Boris Zagorsky

Synopsis The Diplomatic Pouch (1927) is a gripping spy thriller inspired by the real-life assassination of Soviet diplomat Teodor Nette. The narrative revolves around the urgent mission to transport a crucial diplomatic pouch back to Leningrad before the British secret police...

5.9

31 votes

5.9

31 votes

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Maryan Krushchelnitsky · Margarita Barskaya · Dmitri Kapka · Ivan Zamychkovsky

Synopsis Love's Berries (S) (1926) marks the directorial debut of Alexander Dovzhenko, focusing on a stylish barber's comedic struggles to rid himself of his "love berry"—his illegitimate child. The film follows a series of humorous mishaps as the father attempts to...

5.7

38 votes

5.7

38 votes

Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Faust Lopatinsky

Cast Vasili Lyudvinsky · Yuri Chernyshov · Yuri Shumsky · Natalya Chernysheva

Synopsis Vasya reformator (1926) follows the adventures of a young boy named Vasya, who has been self-reliant since his early years. In a single day, Vasya's life takes an exciting turn as he rescues a man from drowning, experiences a thrilling...

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Direction Gurgen Balasanyan · Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Levon Isahakyan · G. Zargaryan

Cast Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Synopsis Native Land (1945) is a commemorative documentary crafted to honor the 25th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. This film was meticulously overseen by the renowned Soviet Ukrainian filmmaker Aleksandr Dovzhenko, who brought his distinctive vision and storytelling prowess to the project....

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Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Yuliya Solntseva

Synopsis Victory in the Ukraine and the Expulsion of the Germans from the Boundaries of the Ukrainian Soviet Earth (1945) is a poignant documentary directed by Alexander Dovzhenko and Yuliya Solntseva. The film captures the pivotal moments marking the conclusion of...

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Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko

Cast Liliya Gritsenko · Nikolai Gritsenko · Janis Osis · Grigori Kirillov

Synopsis Proshchay, Amerika! (1949) is an incomplete cinematic work by the renowned filmmaker Aleksandr Dovzhenko. This political satire draws inspiration from the 1949 book "The Truth about US Diplomats" by American author Annabel Bukar. The film delves into the covert activities...

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