Vasya, the Reformer (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1926, Vasya, the Reformer is a comedy and drama film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko.
What it’s about. Lost film directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko (his first film) and Favst Lopatynskyi. It is a satire of the NEP period. Vasia, the son of a factory’s worker, is attracted by the romance of adventures. And he goes to look for them. He saves a drowning drunkard who tries to beat him. Vasia escapes from him in a vehicle parked on the shore. However, the vehicle belongs to a superintendent who, when he does not find it, stages its theft. Meanwhile, Vasia exposes priests in the church. As a result, the church is turned into a cinema, and the priest becomes a cinema technician. And finally, Vasia’s last deed is catching a criminal at home and denouncing him to the militia.
Who’s in it. Vasya, the Reformer stars Yuri Chernyshov, Dmitri Kapka and Vasili Lyudvinsky.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Vasya, the Reformer 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 Vasya, the Reformer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vasya, the Reformer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vasya, the Reformer (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vasya, the Reformer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vasya, the Reformer worth watching?
- Vasya, the Reformer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vasya, the Reformer?
- Vasya, the Reformer stars Yuri Chernyshov, Dmitri Kapka and Vasili Lyudvinsky.
- When was Vasya, the Reformer released?
- Vasya, the Reformer was released in 1926.