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Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus

1992·Movie
2h 32min
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, society, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Documentary trilogy about the thorny path of the famous Ukrainian poet, translator, political prisoner Vasyl Stus. Filmed in 1989-1992, it describes the life of the poet, the story of the destruction of the dissident by the Soviet authorities, highlights his influence on Ukrainian society during life and after his death, records the testimony of witnesses, films the liquidated Kuchino camp, in which Stus was imprisoned, the reburial of Stus, Lytvyn and Tykhy in 1989. Consists of three parts: «Come back to me, my memory» (Верни до мене, пам’яте моя), «In the white cold the sun of Ukraine» (У білій стужі сонце України), «Crucified on a black cross» (Розіп’ятий на чорному хресті).
Ukrainian DissidentVasyl StusPolitical RepressionSoviet EraDocumentary TrilogyPoetry & ResistanceHistorical AccountSocial CommentaryBiographical Portrait

Crew

Directed by:
Stanislav Chernilevskyi
Written by:
Stanislav Chernilevskyi, Volodymyr Shovkoshytnyi, Dmytro Stus
Produced by:
Vasyl Bosovych, Volodymyr Kmetyk

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What is Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus?

2 h 32 min

Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus runs 2 h 32 min.

Is Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus in?

Ukrainian

It was made in Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine.