Andriesh
Originally released in 1954. Andriesh is a fantasy/family film. directed by Yakov Bazelyan. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Giuli Chokhonelidze, Konstantin Russu, and Nodar Shashigoglu
Synopsis
The evil wizard Black Whirlwind steals the herd of a shepherd boy named Andriesh along with his faithful dog Lupar. Andriesh sets off to rescue them. On the way, he receives a magical flute as a gift, which helps him find his way to the wizard's castle — and comes to the aid of Black Whirlwind's numerous victims, who have long suffered from the tyrant's misdeeds. Based on a Moldovan fairy tale by Emilian Bukov.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
MO
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MO
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- Moldova-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andriesh about?
The evil wizard Black Whirlwind steals the herd of a shepherd boy named Andriesh along with his faithful dog Lupar. Andriesh sets off to rescue them. On the way, he receives a magical flute as a gi...
Who directed Andriesh?
Andriesh was directed by Yakov Bazelyan.
How long is Andriesh?
Andriesh has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Andriesh released?
Andriesh was released on January 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Andriesh?
The main cast of Andriesh includes Giuli Chokhonelidze, Konstantin Russu, Nodar Shashigoglu, K. Stirbu, Eugeniu Ureche.