An old man tells his grandson of a legendary treasure buried beneath the hills of Zvenigora, setting in motion a sweeping cinematic poem that intertwines Ukrainian folklore, history, and revolution.
Cast & crew
Alexander DovzhenkoDirector
Mykola NademskyiGrandpa / General
Semyon SvashenkoTimoshka, First Grandson
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