Dzheria
“Dzheria” – Psychological drama, a new take on the ukrainian classic literature of XIX century based on the novel by a master of Ukrainian classical prose and creator Ukrainian realist narrative – Nechui-Levytsky “Mykola Dzheria” (1896)
Young serf Mykola Dzheria is forced along with a few others to escape his village, leaving his beloved wife behind and undertaking a long journey south while being chased and fighting to survive. A human quest for freedom set in the XIX century picturesque Ukraine.
Genre: historical psychological drama
Duration: 100 min
Language: Ukrainian
Director: Iryna Pravylo
Producers: Iryna Pravylo, Yulia Zi, Oleksandr Meshcheriakov
Ukraine
More than 30 shooting shifts on nature
Dzheria. diary
The documentary film is dedicated to traveling expeditions in the Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions, carried out as part of the first stage of the film project implementation.
Fundraiser / Support
Dzheria team has launched a global campaign of small and large patrons, who cares about developing and strengthening Ukrainian Cinema while giving young talents a chance to create. Ukrainians in Ukraine and all over the world now have a chance to join the efforts on this cultural front.
First stage goal
Other direct ways to donate
Ukraine: PrivatBank / Monobank
Outside of Ukraine: PayPal
Casting Call
Casting is ongoing.
We are still looking for actors for the main roles.
Locations
The film will allow to reconstruct Ukraine of the XIX century through a thoughtful artistic expression and a deep historical research.
Four regions for film locations: Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Odesa.
Creative Development
Work on the musical design of the film has already begun. It is planned to use synchronous noises, counterpoint with the image, to involve noises and vocal parts in the musical score. The voice of the violin, which is a continuation of the hero's sadness, becomes the conductor of the musical theme, from time to time entering into a dialogue with folk songs and motifs.
Mood
The presence of sunlight and moonlight in the picture is very important for the pictorial solution, which is embedded in the very drama of the work. It is the moonlight that accompanies the heroes, illuminating the path in the dark. Through the moonlight, he and she unite, looking at the moon at the same time. The sun's rays illuminate the hero's world in the brightest moments of life.
World
The cinematic embodiment of “Dzheria” gives the opportunity to depict Ukraine of the XIX century, recreating the unique world of heroes in natural "scenery". Per script there will be scenes with authentic folklore elements: dances, traditional folk songs, culinary culture, holiday and wedding celebrations. The important component of the scenario will be the sea coast scenes.
Producer’s Vision
The Dzheria team is committed to reviving this important literary creation. We will actualize it in our times, without losing the original context. Ongoing daily battles with the dream of returning home for a better life is something that is true even today. It is deeply felt by many who now defend Ukraine’s independence on an Eastern front.
As a result, Mykola Dzheria’s character is strongly associated with Ukraine’s ongoing Odyssey as the country continues the battle for identity, freedom, and a true return home.
Origin story
Ivan Nechuy-Levytsky
Ivan Nechuy-Levytsky was born in 1839 near Kyiv in the village of Stebliv and is best known as a fine novelist and the creator of the Ukrainian romance novel genre. He has made an incredible contribution into Ukrainian classical literature and his work deserves modern reinvention.
The first attempt to create a film adaptation of the novel Mykola Dzheria was in 1926. We know it was filmed and even premiered in Kyiv and Moscow, but today no one can locate the original film material.
The first attempt to create a film adaptation of the novel Mykola Dzheria was in 1926. We know it was filmed and even premiered in Kyiv and Moscow, but today no one can locate the original film material. Source: https://vufku.org/lost/mykola-dzheria/
Partners
Ukrainian Cultural Foundation (UKF), NGO Congress of Cultural Activists, Nova Ukraine, International Association for the Development and Support of Ukrainian Culture, Odesa Film Office, Cinema Center “Kino Podillya”, Department of Culture of Vinnytsia City Council, Department of Culture and Arts of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration, Department of Culture and Tourism of Odesa City Council, Department of Culture, Nationalities, Religions and the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Odesa Regional State Administration.
PROJECT EVENTS
![An interview [in UA] about Dzheria Film project and our fundraiser for the Ukrainian Program Radio Show, CHIN Radio Ottawa http://bit.ly/chinradio-uaprogram-dzheriafilmTune in from 26:42](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbaf33437f0281f99a797fe/1620324791359-B8AA5I2G2WVCDSZHD1WZ/Untitled+design+%2825%29.png)
An interview [in UA] about Dzheria Film project and our fundraiser for the Ukrainian Program Radio Show, CHIN Radio Ottawa http://bit.ly/chinradio-uaprogram-dzheriafilm
Tune in from 26:42
Our team continues research expeditions to the South of Ukraine
Fundraising campaign for Creative Development has started with the support of the NGO “Nova Ukraine”
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Fundraiser / Support
Dzheria team has launched a global campaign of small and large patrons, who cares about developing and strengthening Ukrainian cinema while giving young talents a chance to create. Ukrainians in Ukraine and all over the world will now have a chance to join the efforts on this cultural front.
Other direct ways to donate
Ukraine: PrivatBank / Monobank
Outside of Ukraine: PayPal
