Zvenigora (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1928, Zvenigora is a comedy, fantasy, drama and history film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The momentous film stars Nikolai Nademsky as the grandfather of Timoshka (Semyon Svashenko), whom he alerts to secret treasure buried in the mountains of Zvenigora-- Treasure that rightfully belongs to his homeland. The film wonderfully blends both lyricism and politics and uses its central construct to build a montage praising Ukrainian industrialization, attacking the bourgeoisie, celebrating the beauty of the Ukrainian steppe and retelling ancient folklore. Said Sergei Eisenstein of the film, "As the lights went on, we felt that we had just witnessed a memorable event in the development of the cinema".
Who’s in it. Zvenigora stars Nikolai Nademsky as Grandpa / General, Semen Svashenko as Tymish, first grandson, Georgi Astafyev as Scythian leader and Leonid Barbe as Polish Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Zvenigora 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 Zvenigora page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zvenigora tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zvenigora (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zvenigora change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zvenigora worth watching?
- Zvenigora holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zvenigora?
- Zvenigora stars Nikolai Nademsky, Semen Svashenko, Georgi Astafyev, Leonid Barbe and Vladimir Uralsky.
- When was Zvenigora released?
- Zvenigora was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.