The Steppe
Ratings
Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.
Production
C.F.S. Košutnjak, Aera Films, Zebra Film
Language
IT
Status
Released
Release Date
Cast
Charles Vanel
Pére Christophore
Daniele Spallone
Iégoruska
Cristina Gaïoni
La fille du fleuve
Pavle Vuisić
Kuzmiciov
Marina Vlady
Comtesse Dranitsky
Pero Kvrgič
Mossèi
Michèle Bailly
La Gitane
Ljuba Tadić
Jemelian
Mira Stupica
Nastasia
Alenka Rančić
La madre di Jegor
Petar Prličko
Sliopka
Milan Srdoč
Vassia
Stole Aranđelović
Kiriuka
Fahro Konjhodžić
Konstantin
Ljiljana Krstić
L'ostessa
Milorad Majić
Pantalei
Hermina Pipinić
Olga Ivanovna
Dušan Vujisić
L'oste
Marianne Leibl
Milan Bosiljčić 'Beli'
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