Ataman Khmil'

Ataman Khmil' is a revolutionary melodrama based on Lev Nikulin's story "Хміль". The film follows a bourgeois intellectual who initially remains indifferent to the revolutionary events unfolding around him. As he navigates a series of adventurous escapades and love intrigues, he ultimately aligns himself with the proletariat.

The film features a notable cast that includes Nikolai Saltykov, Nikolai Panov, Oleg Frelikh, and Zoya Barantsevich. Each character contributes to the complex dynamics of love and societal change during a pivotal moment in history. Ataman Khmil' serves as a reflection of the personal transformations that mirror the larger revolutionary atmosphere of its time. Collectors interested in early 20th-century cinema or romantic narratives may find this film particularly intriguing.