The first screen adaptation of an epic Russian novel about a village of Cossacks on the Don River, covering the First World War, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the subsequent Civil War between Reds and Whites. The main character.
So, And Quiet Flows the Don from 1930. Yeah, it’s old. But if you’ve got a real soft spot for early cinema that tried to wrestle with *huge* stories, or just want to see a powerful slice of Russian history, you should give this a look. It’s definitely not for folks who need fast edits or clean, modern storytelling; it ...
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Ivan Pravov
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"So, And Quiet Flows the Don from 1930. Yeah, it’s old. But if you’ve got a real soft spot for early cinema that tried to wrestle with *huge* stories, or just want to see a powerful slice of Russian history, you should give this a look. It’s definitely not for folks who need fast edits or clean, modern storytelling; it takes its sweet time, often just watching people *exist*. If you’re into your Marvel movies or super-polished dramas, you’ll probably find it a slog. This one’s for the patient. T..."
Mikhail Sholokhov, Olga Preobrazhenskaya, Mikhail Provor, Ivan Pravov
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