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Defence of Sevastopol(Movie, 1911)

Original title: "Оборона Севастополя" (Russian/RU)
1h 40min | Genre: War
Defence of SevastopolRating: 2.7/5 (with 55 votes)
Defence of Sevastopol (Russian: Оборона Севастополя, or Воскресший Севастополь) is a 1911 historical war film about the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War and one of the most important films in the history of Russian cinema and cinema in general. It was the first feature film made in the Russian Empire and it premiered on 26 October at the Livadia Palace of Tsar Nicolas II. It was also the first film in the world recorded using two cameras. The film was also notable for using special "sound effects" (gun and cannon fire) and for using the actual war veterans as consultants. ()
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About Defence of Sevastopol

First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.

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Additional Information

Production country: Russia
Made by: Khanzhonkov
Original language: Russian (RU)
Spoken languages: No Language (XX)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Russian (RU)
Status: Released
Release date US: 12/22/1911
Director of Photography: Louis Forestier
Composer: Nikolai Kasatchenko
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Oborona Sevastopolya"
"Воскресший Севастополь"
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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