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Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a Ukrainian page at the Polish court who has an affair with the young wife of a much older count. Outraged when he learns of the incident, the nobleman has Mazeppa tied naked to a wild horse which is then released into the wilderness. The bulk of the poem describes the long hazardous journey during which Mazeppa almost dies twice but ultimately survives and returns to his native Ukraine.

Drama, History

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Details

Title:
Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine

Latest releases:
July 1, 1919

Decade:
Years 1910

Country of origin:
Germany

Duration
85mn

Genres
Drama, History

Actors
Werner Krauss, Lulu Lànyi, Mi. Samoliows, Aenderly Lebius

Source:
Public Domain via Wikipedia (Internet Archive)
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