In a small Tatar village during the traditional holiday of the beginning of plowing, monks appear accompanied by soldiers. Trying to convert the local population to Orthodoxy by force, the monks and soldiers meet a tough rebuff from the locals.
If you're someone who actively seeks out the corners of film history, especially early Soviet silent cinema, then Bulat-Batyr might just be worth your time. It’s certainly not for casual viewing. Expect a slow burn, broad acting, and a narrative that’s more interested in making a point than in subtle character developm...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Yuri Tarich
Maurice Elvey
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"If you're someone who actively seeks out the corners of film history, especially early Soviet silent cinema, then Bulat-Batyr might just be worth your time. It’s certainly not for casual viewing. Expect a slow burn, broad acting, and a narrative that’s more interested in making a point than in subtle character development. If you need modern pacing or easily digestible storytelling, you’ll probably find this a slog. The film opens with a scene of almost idyllic village life. Tatar peasants, dre..."
A. Shakirov, Yuri Tarich, Nathan Zarkhi
Soviet Union
