And Quiet Flows the Don (1930 film)
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| And Quiet Flows the Don | |
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| Russian: Тихий Дон | |
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| Based on | And Quiet Flows the Don by Mikhail Sholokhov |
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| Cinematography | Dmitriy Feldman |
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| Country | Soviet Union |
| Language | Russian (silent) |
And Quiet Flows the Don (Russian: Тихий Дон, romanized: Tikhiy Don, lit. 'Quiet Don') is a 1930[1][2] Soviet film directed by Ivan Pravov and Olga Preobrazhenskaya.[3][4]
The film is an adaptation of the first two books of the eponymous novel by Mikhail Sholokhov.
The film depicts the tragic circumstances that unfolded in Russia during the early 20th century, exploring the lives shattered by World War I and the revolution. It delves into the collapse of traditions and ideals within the Don Cossack community and the personal tragedy of the main character, Grigory Melekhov.
