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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Comedy
Votes11
DirectorAleksandr Rou
WritersKonstantin Isayev
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMay Night, or the Drowned Maiden
About May Night, or the Drowned Maiden
The son of an obstinate mayor cannot get his father's consent to wed the beautiful Hanna. He receives unexpected assistance from evil, mysterious forces – Satan, witches, and rusalki – who work together to bring the couple happiness, bringing mayhem and celebration.
Directed by Aleksandr Rou, May Night, or the Drowned Maiden leans on a strong ensemble — Nikolai Dosenko, Tatyana Konyukhova, Liliya Yudina — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1953.
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