Dovbush

2023 [UKRAINIAN]

Action / Adventure / Drama / History

13
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 10 2519 2.5K

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Plot summary

In the early eighteenth century, foreign rule means dark times for the Hutsuls of the Carpathians. The two Dovbush brothers become opryshkos - mountain outlaws. But the two brothers become enemies - one cares only about money, the other - Oleksa - fights for his people. The Carpathians are convulsed with a wave of uprisings. The aristocracy uses its military might to try to kill Dovbush and destroy his legend. But Dovbush outwits them. The desperate lords devise a devious plan and attack the invincible outlaw's Achilles heel - his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka. Who will be the assassin to attack the Opryshko whose immense strength and bravery inspired folk tales? Will the lords' treacherous plan destroy the hero before he can lead his people to freedom?

Director

Oles Sanin Photo
Oles Sanin

Top cast

Agata Buzek Photo
Agata Buzek as Yablonowska
Oleg Drach Photo
Oleg Drach as Dengoff
Mateusz Kosciukiewicz Photo
Mateusz Kosciukiewicz as Przeluski
Jerzy Schejbal Photo
Jerzy Schejbal as Hetman Potocki
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1.12 GB
1280*536
Ukrainian 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 3 min
Seeds 7
2.29 GB
1920*804
Ukrainian 5.1
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 3 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Amine_Ltaief 8 / 10

A Cinematic Journey Through Time.. Visually Dazzling and Emotionally Gripping

Stunning direction, breathtaking cinematography, a vivid journey through history and time this film delivers suspense, beauty, and intrigue in equal measure. The colors are rich, the set design and costumes are exquisite, the music is enchanting, and the story is thoroughly engaging.This was my first Ukrainian film, and I was genuinely impressed by the level of artistry and creativity on display. I will certainly be exploring more Ukrainian cinema in the future.The characters were well-developed, and the performances were highly effective and convincing across the board.The one element that did not sit well with me was the inclusion of certain extreme lines that crossed into territory religiously inappropriate!I wholeheartedly recommend it to audiences of all tastes.
Reviewed by kuarinofu 6 / 10

A mountain of myths with a sprinkle of Caribbean spice

Dovbush is a technically competent film that impresses visually, especially with its mountain scenes. Despite a relatively low budget (by international standards), it manages to blend legends and myths about Oleksa Dovbush into an entertaining package. However, this blend is where the film stumbles, presenting a loosely connected mix of random retellings.Apparently realizing the story lacked cohesion, the filmmakers chose to inject Pirates of the Caribbean-esque vibes, quirky humor, and intense action. This artistic decision makes for easy viewing if you're not too concerned with character motivation, coherence, or traditional script structure. The "final revenge battle" occurs prematurely, leaving the film without a strong climax.Despite its flaws, Dovbush wasn't a bad film. As a Ukrainian, I was pleasantly surprised by my compatriots' ability to deliver a reasonably competent production. It wasn't as politically charged as I expected, though some character depictions might still ruffle feathers (despite the creators' attempts to distance themselves from controversy in the intro credits).Should non-Ukrainians watch it? Possibly. Will they be sufficiently entertained? Probably not. While the film does a good job playing with Carpathian legends and myths, the lack of a comprehensive storyline significantly undermines its overall impact.
Reviewed by willthebird 9 / 10

Incredible piece of Ukrainian cinema

This film is a testament to practical filmmaking, with a small (~USD$4m, 2018) budget, the talented filmmakers created amazing scenes, sets, costumes, and action scenes that kept me eagerly waiting for what's next.

The action was incredibly well choreographed and executed, and not to mention just downright fun to watch.

The practical effects were simple, well executed, and incredibly effective. I couldn't find any obvious CGI, and I was just blown away by the action scenes.

The chemistry of the actors was perfect and the performances were all top notch.

I was honestly surprised with how funny it was. The dialogue was often hilarious, and most jokes translated very well into English.

I watched this with someone fluent in Ukrainian, and they said the subtitle translations were very well done. I often find subtitles aren't translated properly and it can distract, but it was very well done.

I'd wager, it's a film that will put Ukrainian filmmaking onto the map.

SLAVA UKRAINI!

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