Cast
View AllValentin Litovskiy
as Aleksandr Pushkin
L. Mazin
as Sergey Komovskiy
Anatoliy Muruzin
as Ivan Puschin
Ivan Paramonov
as Wilhelm Kuchelbecker
Cheslav Sushkevich
as Aleksandr Goncharov
Oleg Lipkin
as Anton Delvig
Vladimir Gardin
as Gustav Meyer, lyceum's governor
Nina Shaternikova
as Princess Ellen
Valentyna Ivashova
as Natasha
Alexander Mgebrov
as Gavrila Derzhavin
Alexandr Gromov
as Foma
Valentin Yantsat
as Aleksandr Kunitsyn, professor of Justice
Konstantin Gibshman
as Nikolay Koshansky, professor of Russian literature
Emil Gal
as David De Boudris
Vladimir Taskin
as Frolov, lyceum's inspector
Crew
Director
- Abram Naroditskiy
Writer
- Aleksandr Slonimskiy
Producer
- M. Freydin
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Youth of the Poet examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Abram Naroditskiy brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1937, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Youth of the Poet took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 84 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 135 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1937, when this film was released:
- Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
- The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: February 10, 1937
- Runtime: 1h 24m