The Legend of Princess Olga

The Legend of Princess Olga

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The Legend of Princess Olga

Легенда о княгине ОльгеDIRECTED BYYurii Illienko135mins1984

The film is a poetic adaptation of a series of stories (oral and written) about Princess Olha of Kyivan Rus' (Ukraine-Rusʹ) at the start of the 11th century. Inspired by chronicles and folk legends this is a story of a common girl Olha who married Prince Ihor and became his successor on the throne after his murder and one of the most remarkable political leaders in early medieval European history. She converted to Christianity and brought her realm into Europe.

Other films by Yurii Illienko

To Dream and to Live
A Prayer for Hetman Mazepa
The Eve of Ivan Kupalo
Swan Lake: The Zone

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