Otets Sergiy

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History of Soviet cinema

1st Cycle - Silent Film

Father Sergius

The film, made in 1918,

was based on the story by Tolstoy

Adapted by A.

Protazanov, the director.

Main role:
Ivan Mozzhukhin

Several years have passed. Cinematography

has made great strides. And still,

Father Sergius remains a

landmark in the history of

Russian film and has lost

none of its artistic merit.

Realization:
Ia. Protazanov

Operator:
F. Burgasov, N. Rudakov

Art:
V. Balliuzek, A. Loshakov

In the role of Prince Stepan

Kossotski:
I. Mozzhukhin

Meri Koroshkova:
V. Dzheneeva

Widow Makovkina:
N. Lysenko

Daughter of the merchant: V. Orlova

Nicholas I:
V. Gaydarov

Production 1917-1918

Prince Kossotski's father, retired

colonel of the Regimental Guard,

on his deathbed advised

his son to enlist in the Army.

The children...

Six years went by. Kossotski distinguished

himself at the Academy with his brilliance.

He would have been an outstanding

cadet, if not for his violent temperament.

These chops are inedible!

Silence!

For you, Solitary! March!

Tsar Nikolay Pavlovich

often visited the Academy.

At age 18, Kossotski was promoted

to officer in the Regimental Guard.

And as always...

Ten years passed. Kossotski seemed like

a completely ordinary officer.

Yet he secretly desired to enter

the highest level of society.

Countess Korotbova, one

of the Empress' favorite

maids of honor, was

initially cold towards him.

Soon the dancing begins.

First, the mazurka.

Will you promise me the mazurka, Countess?

You promised me the mazurka, Countess.

I am tired.

Blind with love for Countess Meri,

Kossotski does not realize

what everyone knew: That Meri was

the mistress of Tsar Nicholas.

People are beginning to talk about us.

It would be better if you found a husband.

But... maybe... Perhaps it is possible.

I understand, your Highness.

The next day.

My daughter and I would

be happy to see you.

Two months later, Kossotski proposed.

Look how beautiful it is over there.

I'd like to get an answer.

As Mother desires...

I'm very happy, Prince.

Mother, what if he ever finds out?

If sincerely he loves you, he will

forgive you... if he ever finds out.

On the eve of the wedding.

You know... from the beginning

I wanted us to be closer ...

yet you seemed cooly disinterested.

Are you angry with me?

I must confess something...

I love him.

We all love him.

You were... Were you his lover?

This marriage is only a sham,

a cover-up?

That day...

My immediate resignation.

Arriving in his village, Kossotski

decided to enter the monastery.

My decision is firm.

Perhaps you will understand me.

By entering the monastery,

Kossotski showed disdain

for everything that seemed

important to others.

I need to consult the Father Superior.

And soon...

But he could have...

Sin dominates me.

After three years, Prince Stepan Kossotski

took Holy orders with the name of Sergius.

Four years later, Sergius was transferred

to a large monastery in the capital.

You shall deliver Mass tomorrow.

The Superior was a clever

man who had risen in the

ecclesiastic ranks with help

from powerful relatives.

Do I see my colleague, Father Sergius?

It's you!

Prince Kossotski.

I'm glad to see you with the angels.

Your Reverence... you

expose me to temptation.

To avoid temptation, Sergius became a

hermit in the far away Tambino desert.

In the neighboring town.

Everything is the same. I can't stand it.

I'm so bored.

Makovkina, an extravagant divorcee,

disturbed the whole town with her wild behaviour.

Careful, it's loaded!

'This is the road to Tambino.

I'll spend the night with Kossotski.

Dear Lord, why won't you

give me faith

Come for me at 3 o'clock in the morning.

Please let me come inside.

I'm freezing.

I'm not the Devil, I'm just a lost sinner.

Seeking refuge.

I wandered from the path.

If I had not seen your cell...

Sit here... I'll go over there.

Don't come in.

I'm soaked... my feet are frozen.

Don't come in.

I have undressed to dry myself.

Listen, help me! I don't know

what's happening to me.

Father Sergius... Prince Kossotski!

I will return soon.

What is wrong?

Let me bandage your wound.

Go away!

At three o'clock.

You really won the bet.

Congratulations!

The incident with Makovkina began to spread

The reputation of Father Sergius increased.

Cure him, Father.

Nine years passed.

More and more visitors arrived.

Next to Sergius' cell,

monks set up a large church.

Holy Father, do not abandon us!

Only until tomorrow, then I cannot...

Holy Father! Bless my daughter

and cure her of her disease.

You do not look like a monk, handsome.

It's been a year since

she lost her reason.

She never goes out during the

day, she is afraid of light.

At dusk the merchant asked

his daughter to prepare.

I've seen you in my dreams.

I saw you place your

hamd on my chest. Here.

What possesses you?

Pull yourself together.

At dawn.

We need to cut firewood.

Give me the ax, please.

By evening he was far from the monastery.

I'm going to Tambino

to see Father Sergius.

Sergius is no longer there.

Not any more.

I wanted to pray, but there

was no God who heard.

He roamed from village to

village, seeking handouts.

One day.

Who are you?

Where areyour papers?

They considered him a vagabond

and exiled him to Siberia.

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