A Host of White Princesses

The documentary showcases the pivotal moment on April 8, 1894, when the young princess agrees to convert to Orthodoxy and marry Nicholas II. Using letters, diary entries, drawings, and photographs, it creates a family chronicle that highlights the personal lives of the Russian royal family during the pre-revolutionary period.

Directed by a collaboration between Krug and Mosfilm, this film fits within the history and documentary genres, appealing to those interested in Russian history and royal family narratives. The inclusion of real documents and personal artifacts provides a rich context to the events leading up to the Russian Revolution.