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Stjenka Rasin (1936)

Stjenka Rasin poster
Directed by
Alexandre Volkoff
Genre
drama, history
Country
Germany
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This German film from 1936 tells the story of a Cossack rebel leader in 17th century Russia. It features a love triangle and political conflict set against the Volga river.

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What happens

Stjenka Rasin is a 1936 German historical drama film directed by Alexandre Volkoff and starring Wera Engels, Hans Adalbert Schlettow and Heinrich George. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Gustav A. Knauer and Alexander Mügge. It is also known by the alternative title Wolga, Wolga. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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