description Father Sergius Overview
Father Sergius is a 1918 Soviet Russian silent film directed by Yakov Protazanov and Alexandre Volkoff. The film adapts Leo Tolstoy’s 1911 short story of the same title, exploring themes through cinematic presentation. It was produced during the early years of Soviet cinema.
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info Father Sergius Specifications
| Country | Russian Empire |
| Year | 1918 |
help Father Sergius FAQ
Why does Prince Kasatsky become Father Sergius?
Kasatsky abandons society and enters a monastery after learning that his fiancée had been the tsar's mistress. His religious retreat gradually becomes a struggle with pride, fame, and sexual temptation.
Who played Father Sergius in the 1918 film?
Ivan Mosjoukine played the title role. His performance covers Kasatsky's transformation from an ambitious young officer into a celebrated but spiritually troubled hermit.
Is Father Sergius based directly on Leo Tolstoy's story?
Yes, the silent film adapts Tolstoy's novella Father Sergius, published posthumously in 1911. The screen version was directed by Yakov Protazanov with Alexandre Volkoff.
Was Father Sergius made before or after the Russian Revolution?
It was produced during the revolutionary period and released in 1918. The project originated in the final era of Imperial Russian cinema, making the simple label Soviet film historically incomplete.
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