Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the UkraineMovie
The film tells the story of Ivan Mazeppa, a Ukrainian page at the Polish court who has an affair with the young wife of a much older count. Outraged when he learns of the incident, the nobleman has Mazeppa tied naked to a wild horse which is then released into the wilderness. The bulk of the poem describes the long hazardous journey during which Mazeppa almost dies twice but ultimately survives and returns to his native Ukraine.
About Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine
Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine is a 1919 drama, history movie directed by Martin Berger.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 25m, production credits from Germany, an original language code of DE.
The credited cast includes Werner Krauss, Lulu Lànyi, Mi. Samoliows, Aenderly Lebius. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
