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A Dream 1964 Directed by Volodymyr Denysenko Сон

Poetic treatment of the early life of Ukrainian poet and painter Taras Shevchenko. A biopic made on the occasion of his 150th anniversary. It dwells on the first part of the Shevchenko's life leading up to the writing of his rebellious poem "A Dream" (A comedy). The film features the first appearance on the silver screen of the iconic Ukrainian actor Ivan Mykolaichuk (as Taras Shevchenko).

Production Country Soviet Union
Language Ukrainian
Spoken Language Ukrainian
Gneres Drama , History
Production Company Dovzhenko Film Studios
Release Date 12 December 1964
91 mins