
Production: Gorky Film Studio, USSR, 1974
Filmmaker: Boris Rytsarev
Scriptwriter:Alexander Khmelik
Actors: Liya Akhedzhakova, Nikolai Lavrov, Nikolai Burlyaev, Zinaida Slavina, Valentin Nikulin, Felix Antipov, Vitaly Shapovalov, Igor Okrepilov, Lev Krugly, Artur Nishchyonkin, Nikolai Pogodin, Viktor Uralsky, Valentin Gaft, Mikhail Kozakov, Viktor Sergachev, Nikolai Romanov, Valentin Bryleev.
Duration: 83 minutes.
The plot of the movie Ivan da Marya (movie 1974):
In the kingdom of Eustignius XIII, a story of valor and loyalty unfolded against a backdrop of majestic palaces and vast forests. This kingdom was famous for its many riches, but also faced threats from various monsters and evil forces.
People here lived in expectation of heroes who could protect them from troubles. At the center of the story is Ivan, a simple Russian soldier devoted to his cause and country.
Ivan, despite his modesty, had outstanding fighting skills. He faced danger many times, but his determination and courage always saved the day. His path crossed with a dangerous monster that terrorized the surrounding villages.
This monster, the personification of evil, became a symbol of fear for the locals. The battle with him required not only strength, but also ingenuity. Ivan eventually triumphed, freeing the people from fear and oppression.
However, after the triumph, when he was offered the highest sovereign honor, Ivan took an unexpected step. He refused honors that might have elevated his status but would have offended his moral principles.
This act caused perplexity among both ordinary citizens and the highest officials of the kingdom. Some admired his nobility and loyalty, while others considered it a dereliction of duty to the state.
Thus, Ivan's story became not only a tale of victory over the monster, but also of the internal conflicts that arise in the human soul when a person faces a choice between personal beliefs and societal expectations.
В этом контексте можно провести параллели с песней Владимира Высоцкого «В королевстве, где всё тихо и складно…», где тоже звучит тема противостояния и внутренней борьбы. Эта история оставляет читателя с вопросом: что важнее — личные ценности или общественное признание?
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Akmal, the dragon and the princess.