Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine

Name: Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine
Released: 1919-07-01
Rating: 6.4

1919

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1919-07-01

Status

Released

Original Title

Mazeppa, der Volksheld der Ukraine

Runtime

1h 25m

Original Language

DE

Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

B-Z-Film GmbH

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.

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