The Enchanted Desna (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, The Enchanted Desna is a drama film directed by Yuliya Solntseva, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. According to the eponymous novel by Alexander Dovzhenko. About the childhood of the famous Soviet film director Alexander Dovzhenko, who was born on the ancient Chernigov land, off the coast of the Desna. The film consists of two parts. The first is the world shown through the impressions of the six-year-old Sashko. The second is the recollections and reasoning of Sashko, now an elderly colonel who liberates his native village during the war.
Who’s in it. The Enchanted Desna stars Volodymyr Honcharov as Sashko, Evgeniy Samoylov as Writer, Vladimir Goncharov as Sashko and Yevgeni Bondarenko as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Enchanted Desna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Enchanted Desna page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Enchanted Desna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Enchanted Desna (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Enchanted Desna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Enchanted Desna worth watching?
- The Enchanted Desna holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Enchanted Desna?
- The Enchanted Desna stars Volodymyr Honcharov, Evgeniy Samoylov, Vladimir Goncharov, Yevgeni Bondarenko and Zinaida Kirienko.
- When was The Enchanted Desna released?
- The Enchanted Desna was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.