Perekop (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1929, Perekop is a war film directed by Ivan Kavaleridze, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. This revolutionary epic likens the push for industrialization of Soviet Ukraine with the battle for Perekop during the Civil War. A missing plow blade is presented as a symbol of the country's backward peasant economy that needs to be transformed in the course of the industrial construction. In an onslaught of rapidly changing images, Ukrainian village with its peasants suspicious of everything new, dramatically collides with the frenzy of working factories, plants, and mines.
Who’s in it. Perekop stars Stepan Shagaida as Artem, Semen Svashenko as Kalmyk, Ivan Tverdokhleb and Sergei Minin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Perekop 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 Perekop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perekop tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perekop (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perekop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Perekop worth watching?
- Perekop holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Perekop?
- Perekop stars Stepan Shagaida, Semen Svashenko, Ivan Tverdokhleb, Sergei Minin and Oksana Pidlisna.
- When was Perekop released?
- Perekop was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.