A Dream

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).

Release Date

December 12, 1964

Status

Released

Original Title

Сон

Runtime

1h 31min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Ukrainian

Production Companies

Dovzhenko Film Studios