

Mykola Dzherya, an early Ukrainian dramatic effort, is a film that demands a specific kind of patience, but it certainly offers rewards for those willing to engage with its particular rhythms. It isn't a universally accessible picture, nor does it attempt to be, but for viewers interested in the foundational steps of E...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Josef Rona

Edgar Jones
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"Mykola Dzherya, an early Ukrainian dramatic effort, is a film that demands a specific kind of patience, but it certainly offers rewards for those willing to engage with its particular rhythms. It isn't a universally accessible picture, nor does it attempt to be, but for viewers interested in the foundational steps of Eastern European cinema and a stark portrayal of rural life, it holds genuine historical and artistic weight.This film works because of its unflinching commitment to depicting the h..."
Matvei Lyarov
Nikolay Bazhan, Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky
Soviet Union

