What is Aleko?
Aleko is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama, Music, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 61 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1953
- Studios
- Lenfilm
- Genres
- Drama, Music, Romance
- Updated
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Aleko is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama, Music, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Lenfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A passionate gypsy’s tragic love spirals into vengeance.”
- Operatic score adapted from Rachmaninoff’s Aleko
- Rich period costumes and gypsy setting
- Strong performances by Aleksandr Ognivtsev and Inna Zubkovskaya
- At just over an hour, the narrative is concise, leaving some plot elements underexplored
Watch it if you enjoy classic Soviet musical dramas with operatic roots.
The film’s tragic romance and themes of betrayal make it suited for mature audiences.
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What is the source material for the film?
It is based on Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 1892 opera Aleko, which draws from a poem by A.S. Pushkin.
Who directed Aleko?
The film was directed by Sergei Sidelyov.
What genres describe Aleko?
It is classified as a drama, musical, and romance.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 61 minutes.
What language is the original film in?
It is a Soviet production originally in Russian.