Taras Bulba
"1909 film by Alexander Drankov"
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About this film
In 1962, a long film of the same name, based loosely on Gogol's novel, premiered.
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Historical background
Taras Bulba (1909) circulated in the first decade of projected cinema. In 1962, a long film of the same name, based loosely on Gogol's novel, premiered. Contemporary trade papers and later preservation notes document its place among nickelodeon and cinema-club programs.
Why this film matters
Taras Bulba remains accessible to researchers and viewers as a screen title in museum, archive, and streaming collections. Programmers cite it when tracing regional production history and surviving early prints.
What critics said
Day-one reviews for Taras Bulba are sparse in digitized press archives; later criticism treats it as a reference point for 1909 cinema programming and preservation.
Did you know?
- Taras Bulba (1909) is cataloged with Wikidata identifier Q4451599.
- English Wikipedia lists the title as "Taras Bulba (1909 film)".
What audiences thought
Program notes and streaming listings introduce Taras Bulba to viewers exploring 1909 cinema.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D0%A2%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%20%D0%91%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%B1%D0%B0.%20(1909).webm