The Granny's Apocrypha (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2001, The Granny's Apocrypha is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Dmitri Frolov, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Saw and imagined in the children's fantasy the story of grandmother of Christ and the Apostles a little girl. Today few people remember that just a few decades ago in the village houses next to the icons you could still see the popular prints on religious themes. They finally disappeared from use only in the 60-ies of the last century. Of course, their creators were not professional painters or connoisseurs of theology. Drew, as best they could, she felt, not knowing neither rules nor laws. Simple uneducated people, nuggets, sought to glorify God with their creativity, that resonates in the hearts of those of peasants or artisans as they are.
Who’s in it. The Granny's Apocrypha stars Vladimir Legkov as Iesus, Alexandr Bezrukov as Jude, Dmitriy Shibanov as The groom and Natalya Surkova as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Granny's Apocrypha sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Granny's Apocrypha page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Granny's Apocrypha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Granny's Apocrypha (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Granny's Apocrypha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Granny's Apocrypha worth watching?
- The Granny's Apocrypha holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Granny's Apocrypha?
- The Granny's Apocrypha stars Vladimir Legkov, Alexandr Bezrukov, Dmitriy Shibanov, Natalya Surkova and Ориза Тризняк.
- When was The Granny's Apocrypha released?
- The Granny's Apocrypha was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.