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Mazepa (1909)

Also known as Mazeppa

1909 · Silent film · 15 min · dir. Vasiliy Goncharov

  • Drama
  • History

Synopsis

Mazepa, the Ukrainian governor is in love with his goddaughter Maria. He quickly wins her heart. But her old father treats the wooer harshly… Maria runs away. The furious father won’t submit. This intrigue makes the most of the ingredients of historical drama. Maria is confronted to the arbitrary; the young woman is in a dilemma between her love and her family. The tragic outcome is equal to her destiny.

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Details

Director
Vasiliy Goncharov
Writer
Vasiliy Goncharov
Cinematography
Vladimir Siversen
Studio
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Released
1909-11-09
Original title
Мазепа
Running time
15 minutes

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