The White Bird Marked with Black (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, The White Bird Marked with Black is a drama and war film directed by Yuri Ilyenko, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A family struggles to survive in an area that was claimed as part of Rumania, Poland and the Ukraine, all within a short span of time. When World War II comes, various family members choose different masters; some even choose to work for the Soviets. War, struggle, marriages, births, deaths--all these events punctuate the story of this large family.
Who’s in it. The White Bird Marked with Black stars Ivan Mykolaichuk as Petro Dzvonar, Yuri Mikolaichuk as Bohdan Dzvonar, Alexandr Plotnikov as Les Dzvonar and Larisa Kadochnikova as Dana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The White Bird Marked with Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and rent or buy it from Takflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Bird Marked with Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Bird Marked with Black tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Bird Marked with Black (1972)?
- In US, The White Bird Marked with Black is available to stream on Klassiki, and rent or buy from Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Bird Marked with Black worth watching?
- The White Bird Marked with Black holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Bird Marked with Black?
- The White Bird Marked with Black stars Ivan Mykolaichuk, Yuri Mikolaichuk, Alexandr Plotnikov, Larisa Kadochnikova and Bohdan Stupka.
- When was The White Bird Marked with Black released?
- The White Bird Marked with Black was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.