Taras Shevchenko (1951)
Directed by Igor Savchenko / Aleksandr Alov / Vladimir Naumov
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Period Film |
Run Time - 118 min. |
Countries - Ukraine |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis
Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writ