What is Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 3, 1972
- Studios
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
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Zakhar Berkut is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Dovzhenko Film Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A medieval Ukrainian village stands against a brutal Golden Horde invasion.”
- Adaptation of Ivan Franko’s classic novel
- Depicts 13th‑century Ukrainian resistance
- Highlights stark class struggle
- Pacing reflects 1970s Soviet filmmaking style
- Production values appear dated by modern standards
Watch it if you appreciate historical dramas that explore folk heroism and class tension.
The film contains intense battle scenes and stark portrayals of medieval violence, suited for mature audiences.
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What is the source material for the film?
It is based on the novel "Zakhar Berkut" by Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko.
When is the story set?
The narrative takes place in the 1200s during the Golden Horde invasion of the medieval Ukrainian‑Russian state of Rus'.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Leonid Osyka.
What themes are emphasized?
The story emphasizes class conflict between heroic peasants and decadent nobles, reflecting a Soviet‑era perspective.
What is the film’s length and genre?
It runs about 1 hour 33 minutes and is classified as drama and history.
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