Olesya (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Olesya is a drama film directed by Boris Ivchenko, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama based on the book by Kuprin. A young man from the city falls in love with a girl from the country side. She is not accepted by the village community: people think she is a witch.
Who’s in it. Olesya stars Lyudmila Chursina as Olesya, Boryslav Brondukov as Yarmola, Gennadi Voropayev as Porozhin and Anatoli Barchuk as Dmitro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Olesya has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Olesya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Olesya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Olesya (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Olesya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Olesya worth watching?
- Olesya holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Olesya?
- Olesya stars Lyudmila Chursina, Boryslav Brondukov, Gennadi Voropayev, Anatoli Barchuk and Mariya Kapnist.
- When was Olesya released?
- Olesya was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.