The Flower of the Fern
Jan 01, 1988 · 49m
Director
Vasyl ViterOverview
The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet government of the time was afraid of Ukrainian song and banned the opera, breaking the set. The film features excerpts from the opera performed by the choir, as well as testimonies from the authors and performers about the work.
Cast of The Flower of the Fern
Crew of The Flower of the Fern
About The Flower of the Fern
What is The Flower of the Fern about?
The theme of the film is the essence of the Ukrainian song as the cradle of the Ukrainian people, the whole nation. Its depth, the antiquity of its history. The film also tells the tragic story of the brilliant folk opera “When the Fern Blossoms“. This opera, together with the Veriovka Choir, was created by the world-renowned composer Yevhen Stankovych, our contemporary. However, the Soviet…
When was The Flower of the Fern released?
The Flower of the Fern was released on January 1, 1988.
How long is The Flower of the Fern?
The Flower of the Fern runs 49 minutes.
Who directed The Flower of the Fern?
The Flower of the Fern was directed by Vasyl Viter.
Who is in the cast of The Flower of the Fern?
The cast of The Flower of the Fern includes Yevhen Stankovych ((self)), Anatoly Avdievsky ((self)), Valentyna Kovalska ((self)), Zinoviya Shulha ((self)) and Myroslava Sheremet ((self)).