Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 1, 1919

Original language

German

Countries

Germany

Production

B-Z-Film GmbH

Cast

Otto Mannstaedt,Toni Zimmerer,Ernst Keppler,Mi. Samoliows,Werner Krauss,Bertold Reissig,Aenderly Lebius,Marie von Bülow,Eva Speyer,Lulu Lànyiand 3 more

Director

Martin Berger

Writer

Martin Berger

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0468340