Direction: Aleksandr Dovzhenko
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Aleksandr Dovzhenko. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 16
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
Ivan
1932 · Movie · 102 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko
Cast K. Bondarevsky · Dmitri Golubinsky · Elena Golki · Maksim Gornatko
7.1
45 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
Shchors
1939 · Movie · 92 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Yuliya Solntseva
Cast Yevgeni Samojlov · Ivan Skuratov · Fyodor Ishchenko · Valentin Dukler
6.9
25 votes
6.9
25 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
The Diplomatic Pouch
1927 · Movie · 50 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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
Air City
1935 · Movie · 82 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko
Cast Stepan Shagaida · Sergei Stolyarov · Yevgeniya Melnikova · Stepan Shkurat
5.7
62 votes
5.7
62 votes
Love's Berries (S)
1926 · Movie · 25 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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
Vasya reformator
1926 · Movie · 49 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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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Native Land
1945 · Documentary · 58 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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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Michurin
1949 · Movie · 81 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko
Cast Grigori Belov · Sergei Bondarchuk · Fyodor Grigoryev · Vladimir Isayev
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Victory in the Ukraine and the Expulsion of the Germans from the Boundaries of the Ukrainian Soviet Earth
1945 · Documentary · 73 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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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Bukovina, a Ukrainian Land
1939 · Documentary · 30 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Yuliya Solntseva
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Ukraine in Flames
1943 · Documentary · 80 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Yuliya Solntseva
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Proshchay, Amerika!
1949 · Movie · 70 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
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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Liberation
1940 · Documentary · 62 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)
Direction Aleksandr Dovzhenko · Yuliya Solntseva
Cast Olev Eskola
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