A Revolutionary

1917 Drama 35 minutes Directed by Yevgeni Bauer

About A Revolutionary

In 1907 the police learn that a revolutionary called Granddad is hiding with his brother. He is arrested and sent to Siberia. Ten years later the February Revolution lets him out. He comes home as a hero and finds that his son does not want the same Russia he does.

Cast & crew

More about A Revolutionary

Yevgeni Bauer directed. Ivan Perestiani wrote it and plays in it. Vladimir Strizhevsky is also billed. Boris Zavelev photographed it. Wikidata times the film at 35 minutes. Bauer died in June 1917.

Themes

Look

Boris Zavelev photographed it.

Preservation

A copy is on Wikimedia Commons.

Notes

  • The story opens in 1907 and returns at the February Revolution.
  • Perestiani is credited both as writer and as a player.
  • Bauer's death in June 1917 places the film at the end of his work for Khanzhonkov.

Scenes

  • Granddad is taken away in 1907.
  • Back from exile, he argues with his son.

Also available

  • Wikimedia Commons (1917 Революционер.webm)