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[A Sixteenth Century Russian Wedding]
Also known as A Sixteenth Century Russian Wedding in the United Kingdom and in the USA : [A 16th Century Russian Wedding]
(1908) Russia
B&W : One reel
Directed by Vasili Goncharov

Cast: Aleksandra Goncharova, Andrei Gromov, Vasili Stepanov, E. Fadeeva, Petr Chardynin, Lidiia Tridenskaia, Petr Biriukov, I. Kamskii, I. Potemkin

A. Khanzhonkov and Company production. / Produced by Aleksandr Khanzhonkov. Scenario by Vasili Goncharov. Art direction by V. Fester, after paintings by Konstantin Makovski. Cinematography by Vladimir Siversen. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Drama: Historical: Russian.

Synopsis: Matchmakers meet with the bride and groom, who both show their apprehension. The groom and bride are then dressed for the ceremony. The bride observes the marriage rituals as she prepares. At the wedding feast, the couple take their leave and the feast continues with music and dance. In the bridal chamber things are prepared for the couple’s arrival. The bride arrives and is clearly unhappy. Alone together the bride and groom resign themselves to the marriage and kiss.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Children - Dances - Kissing - Matchmakers - Weddings: Brides, Feasts, Grooms, Toasts

Listing updated: 3 June 2009.

References: Film viewing.

Home video: DVD.

 
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