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Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine (1919)

Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine (1919)

Drama History
Release Date: 1919, July 1
Directors: Martin Berger
Countries: Germany
Production: B-Z-Film GmbH
Cast: Werner Krauß, Eva Speyer, Aenderly Lebius, Lulu Lànyi, Mi. Samoliows

Overview:

The film tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a Ukrainian page at the Polish court who has an affair with the young wife of a much older count. Outraged when he learns of the incident, the nobleman has Mazeppa tied naked to a wild horse which is then released into the wilderness. The bulk of the poem describes the long hazardous journey during which Mazeppa almost dies twice but ultimately survives and returns to his native Ukraine.

Keywords:

poland 17th century ukraine cossack ukrainian history polish history