Father Sergius
Based on the story
by Tolstoy [not Tchekov!].
Great success, thanks to the perfect
mastery of the eldest russian
director, Protazanov, who adapted
the work of the great writer.
Several years have gone by.
The cinematographic art
has made huge progress.
And yet “Father Sergius” still stands
as an important landmark in the
cinema history of our country, and
has lost none of its artistic value.
The father of Prince Kossotski,
coronel of the guard in retirement,
had pronounced, as he lay dying,
his wish that his son
followed a career in the army.
The children…
Six years went by.
Kossotski distinguished himself
at the Academy for his brilliant
skills and infinite pride.
And would have been an outstanding
cadet, if not for his violent temperament.
“These chops are inedible!”
“Silence! To the solitary…
forward, march!”
Nikolai Pavlovitch often came
to visit the regiment.
With 18 years old, Kossotski
was promoted to officer
of the aristocratic regiment of the guard.
and as always…
Ten years went by. Kossotski seemed like
a completely ordinary officer.
But he had one secret goal: to obtain the
most brilliant position in high society.