It's so nice that people from all over the world can watch masterpieces of Soviet cinema. We still have many fairy tales from those years, with mind-blowing special effects and, mind you, without computers. I was born in the 60-x years, grew up on these movies, still often revisit. I recommend watching: "Sadko", "Koschei the Immortal", "Varvara Krasa - long braid", "Morozko", "Zolushka." I can't list them all. Enjoy watching
Am a big horror fan and I have seen nearly thousands of movies of from 80s Retro VHS American Horror Slasher movies to Italian films of Darene Argento to art house films of Japan which were awarded in Academy Awards and I can safely say this is an underrated horror film. The movie is a perfect blend of horror and aesthetic giving detail attention to set pieces, music, performances and VFX ( considering released in 1967 ). The climax simply blew me mind away as I have never seen somthing like that before where vampires, werewolves, goblins, skeletons and all evil creatures spring at once to the poor Philosopher 'Khoma'. Greetings From Russia Best Friend India 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I recommend you this non-fiction work from 1971. "Psychic Discoveries Behind The Iron Curtain" by Sheila Ostrander and Lynn Schroeder No sensationalism but hard facts. And the authors reveal too that in the vastness of Siberia, shamans and vampires are very much real.
I will add something else to your words: the film "Viy" was shot by two students as part of a thesis while studying at the cinematographic Institute. This is even more amazing!
Yet before 1990, in some soviet satellites, Gogol's published translated works were amputated of this story. Needless to say, soviet kommissars looked askance at this movie too. & I would never imagine it be allowed to be made in 1967 !
With the Soviet films it's so hard to date when they were made. This could have been made in the 80s and I thought it was until I found out it was made in 67. Amazing film though.
Absolutely brilliant considering they had no computer generated special effects, as used to day by my son. Great acting, music, sound track, and atmosphere. I could almost smell those villages, having travelled exstensivly in Eastern Europe. A truly an amazing achievement. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for all the comments as they are truly helpful.
An astonishing film. The frights are real - some excellent special effects. You’ve captured Gogol’s wry outlook. I’ve not read enough of his work: a sprinkling of his bizarre & brilliant short stories. So this film urges me to dig deeper into his work. Genius! Gogol AND this production. Can’t thank you enough.
Leonid Kuravlev is a recognized favorite of viewers in Russia. He had the extraordinary charm of a simpleton. He has a very Slavic appearance. But he looks like a country boy. A round, bulbous nose and the simple-minded, silly face of a cheerful goofball. Gradually, such a cinematic stamp was glued to it. He was always given the roles of silly but cute characters. Carefree merry men, kind blockheads, funny and frivolous "fools". In life, he was a very smart and capable person. And he was able to prove himself in this role with talent, playing complex intellectual roles. As he got older, it became increasingly difficult for him to play young jerks, and he switched to the roles of wise, gray-haired, reasonable men. Every role, big or small, is a masterpiece. He was one of those who, with his participation, could save any film, even a failed one. The kingdom of heaven to the great artist!
It is so nice to see this classic gem with English subtitles. An underrated soviet horror movie, my moms first and favourite (she was born in 1961 :). I totally loved Gogol's book as well. This is a great athmospheric and special effects screen version for those times!
@@vikak9792 это советский фильм! .. Совсем уже свих нулись со своим ук ринством((.. 🤦♂️ Занимаетесь деккомунизацией - вот и откажитесь от всего советского. А то иж какие хитрож пые! =)
because most of CGI from moden movies use cheap CGI company or they giving due date too early. looks how pirates of Caribbean 2 CGI stills looks good today. and transformers 1 looks much better than new transformers trailer beast war
In fact, when the admissions committee looked at the interim results, it was decided to make the "special effects" less frightening. Somehow they defended the "flying coffin", but they had to abandon the image of Viya and evil spirits in the original version, so as not to frighten people into unconsciousness. Although actually there was no such task as scaring the viewer to stutter initially. I'm sorry that the original version of the evil spirits has not been preserved.
Poor Khoma, he probably would have made it through the third night. If he just kept on praying to God. However he got so scared, that he couldn't even speak. And who could blame him, a situation like that would scare any one stiff as a wooden board.
1:08:22 My big reason for admiring this movie is how they managed to pull all this off, especially this entire scene, it was impressive. The make-up, costumes, special effects and sets.
Every film I've seen on this channel is a hit and this is no exception. I would have never thought there would be a horror film centered around a Cossack village starring an orthodox seminarian. How cool! Will def add to my yearly rotation.
This is a russian literature classic by Gogol. Gogol was considered to have layed out the path for some later writers going into that mystic direction.
So, I've watched two versions, this ome with english subtitles, and another with brazilian portuguese subtitles, and I just love it! It has good special effects, and it's good to watch a non-Hollywood production. Here in Brazil I see few people enjoying and feel curious about europian cinema. Viy is a real hidden gem. Here in Brazil it is known by two different titles, wich are 'Viy - O Espirito do Mal' ('Viy - The Evil Spirit' in english) and 'Viy - A Lenda do Monstro' ('Viy - The Legend of the Monster' in english).
A well-made folk tale. Made in 1967 and I've noticed that many good Russian films were made in 1960 decade. At first, I did not want to see it because I find horror too scare but this was watchable. Some great music in this film. Thank you, Mosfilm team.
Just dropping by to say that I love this movie. My husband and I wound up watching it on Shudder a couple years ago and were like, “Wow, how is this so good???” Now that I’m learning Russian, I wanted to revisit it ❤
@@littledouglas Я из России, но переехал в Армению. Здорово, что Вы решили учить русский язык. А я учу английский. Успехов Вам! Почему решили учить именно русский, если не секрет? И откуда вы?
Brilliant. Better than any Hammer horror from the same period. I've just started reading Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol who wrote the original story of this film; so that was a nice coincidence
The is another famous novel by Gogol based on the Ukrainian folklore - "The nights in the village near Dikanka". It has also been turned into a movie in the 60s.
A superbly crafted film with wonderful practical effects by Aleksandr Ptushko. The score is suitably romantic and melodic. and the photography beautiful to the eye.
"Viyi" is a magnificent film, faithfully based on one of the stories that Nikolai Gogol included in his work "Mirgorod" (1834). Creative special effects and with a stupendous mix of philosophy, religion and social criticism, not to be missed. To see two, three and more times. I clarify that the director was Aleksandr Ptushko.
Background : Golgols writing was and remains simply timeless & amazing and this filmic translation of one of his better stories is a rather stunning piece of art house cinema made in 1967. Plot: A young naive Priest ironically dubbed " The Philosopher" in vast rural Russia embarks on a terrorifing Journey into the supernatural world where he encounters all manner of bizarre creatures and their very odd activities. Will his strong faith and belief in the Lord Above protect him from all manner of evil intention and unholy desires ? He struggles between his total humour of his own ignorance ( as an archetype The Fool he embodies youthful ignorance ) and his innate gifts of sorcery he us forced to conjure up in his goulish tasks to hand. VERDICT : It's amusing all round; highly spooky Entertaining and for fans of the author Golgol [ I am one ] mind bogglingly great !❤❤❤ This is for those that enjoy the old classics....
The name of the great Gogol, learn to write correctly, to begin with. Homa Brutus was not a priest, but was a student of the Faculty of Philosophy at the theological seminary, which is why he was called a "philosopher". You need to read more and write less. At least for now. Because reading what you are writing now is quite funny and a little embarrassing.
As others have mentioned the practical effects are terrific. THe music is also really good! has there ever been a release of this score commercially? It's rich and atmospheric.
@@grandmasage3738 English. I recognized that this was the story when I found it here on TH-cam. I was 9-10 when I read this story, so I forgot the title.
@@fatb0ysalami Any ways to see how do you convert the words Kiyv and Russian into - Ucraine? Those folks would be very surprised that they live in a country what was created centuries after.
VIY (1967) is one of my all-time favorite movies ever (and that's saying a lot!!🙂) It is a Brilliant, Weird and Wonderfully Cool and highly recommended for people who love Strange, Obscure Avant-garde/Experimental/Horror/Fantasy international type films. VIY is Extremely Cool!
The Lord of the Rings is a bedtime story sucked out of a finger for snotty kids. Viy is folk art from the depths of centuries, Gogol only recorded a story in an artistic style. The Soviets would never take on the screen adaptation of such mediocrity with elements of Nazism as The Lord of the Rings, this "work" has no artistic value.
@@OLEG-gt2yt You wrote a stupid thing because you have no idea about Tolkien's books and what the Soviets have done in the fantasy genre in cinema! The Soviets created the TV show "The Hobbit" and released the book "The Hobbit" during the Soviet period. This was before the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the mania of the "Lord of the Ring" of the 90s
@@OLEG-gt2ytTwo very different authors whose only point of comparison, which you weirdly chose to get wrong and angry about, is their rejuvenation of old myths for a new audience (Gogol with Slavic ones, Tolkien with Anglo-Saxon), which both of them mastered in their own ways. Also your idolisation and lack of knowledge of Soviet production is hilarious considering they made an awful, low-budget film of the Hobbit, as has already been pointed out. Basically I just think you need to read the books and watch the films you claim to know about, and then you'll be alright.
I adore this movie. I read the Gogol's short novel many years ago, in my teenage years. That short novel terrified me, at this time. Now, for going straight to the movie, I adore it, too! The actor's and actress are terrific. Also, this movie, as the short novel of Nicolai Gogol (one of my favorite writers), gives us a dark, pessimistic vision of religion and humanity, in general. The philosopher Khoma, a young and naive seminarian who is appointed to recite a mass three nights along for a young dead woman, who is in reality an evil witch, is in fact the victim of a terrible fate. The Cossacks who escort him to the chapel are more jailers who escort a prisoner than simple guides. As a sacrificial lamb, Khoma is lead to an horrible death, victim of a herd of supernatural creatures (vampires, werewolves, demons, without forgetting Viy, the almighty seeker). In this three nights journey, prayers are pointless. Once the seminarian is in the church, reciting his masses, each time the evil witch laughs, she's not laughing only about the young and defenseless student. She's also mocking at the futility of his faith toward a God who is deaf to his prayers. In this context, the «Almighty God» isn't so... almighty as he seems in the beginning of the story. The image of the Christ we can see on the ceiling of the chapel is a stern, harsh Christ. Not the compassionate, benevolent Christ we're used to see in our churches. The glance of the Christ painted on the ceiling is one of a merciless judge. This Christ is not to love humanity, but to condemn her. Since we know the harsh living conditions of most of the people at this time, moujiks (farmers and many others), we can easily understand why these poor, miserable people weren't very optimistic about life in general. When Fatum (fatality) prevails in every dimension of your life, freedom and happiness are not a strong option.
Thank you for that telling analysis. It makes one reflect on the issues you, Gogol and the crafters of this film explore. Gogol’s view or presentation here feels too apt for comfort in the present world crises swirling about us.
You've turned everything upside down. Faith in God did not help the seminarian because there was no real faith in him from the very beginning. Instead of performing the service properly , since the Lord had so ordered , the first thing he did when he crossed the threshold of the church was to begin diligently feeding Satan . Instead of fervent prayer, he was saddened that it was impossible to smoke a pipe in the temple of God, and then found something to do - snuff tobacco that causes sneezing and some pleasant sensations. In general, he was busy not praying for the salvation of the lost soul of a witch, but directing his own soul straight to hell, indulging his carnal pleasures! Every time before the service, he got drunk to a piggy state and entertained himself with thoughts of the thousands of gold that the "sоtnik", the witch's father, had promised him. He is not a priest, and moreover, he is an unbeliever. Although we must give him credit for trying to avoid this service from the very beginning. But this is the fate of all those who strive without faith. The story and the film are about the fact that a person who is an unbeliever or weak in faith will always lose, even if he calls on the name of the Lord. The Lord says to them, "I don't know you."
As for the scary images in the church, then... What do you want from Soviet directors, communists and atheists? Unlike Gogol, they shot just a scary fairy tale without any deep meaning, while portraying the saints in an unsightly way was quite in the God-fighting communist spirit.
Without faith, God will not hear you and your prayers are in vain. 2 Timothy 2 chapter:5...And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
@@OLEG-gt2ytсо всем что вы сказали я согласен. Кроме того, что коммунисты намеренно исказили образы святых. Зайдите в любую старую русскую церковь, взгляните на образа. Не одного светлого образа. Смурные люди смотрят на вас, так, как будто вы уже проиграли. Бог, прежде всего судья, а уже потом любящий родитель. Читая тризну, будь трезв. Хома нарушил все, даже формальные, правила.
Why do i turn up the sound on foreign language films when all i do is read the English subtitles? I only recently realised i did this! Does my subconcious think i will understand better what is being said, if its louder?? I love Russian cinema & have seen some excellent films Thank You. Peace 🇬🇧👧
The monk wasn't mad at all. Neither in the book, nor in the movie. I mean, not in the beginning. On the contrary, he was a quite happy, carefree young man. Of course, he may have gone mad after his contact with the supernatural.
@@elladapetrosyan9610 he seemed at least a little neurotic and a little naive though. Definitely not full madman though yes. Its a good film I need to make time to watch it again properly
@@noirnerd Well, he was Ukrainian and they may come across as hyperactive at times. He was naive, that's true. He was young, naive, carefree, inexperienced and unsuspecting.
Legend of Viy does not get answered here. Pleasant movie, enjoyable and I am glad I don' t live in that time. Someday I hope that the back story to Viy may be told. Enjoy.
Best Russian horror movie ive watched in my life...good to see talent from other countries besides all the usual Hollywood nonsense..i thoroughly enjoyed it,thankyou/Spassibo and kind regards from South Africa, 🍺
@@ertch Smh The comment was about three people walking about in nature. My only gripe with the movie is that the girl on the second night was a little hokey, but even the Vly had a strange creepiness to it.
Thanks for uploading, this is a movie I'd been meaning to be watch for awhile and I'm glad I finally got around to it. Spoilers Below: I was surprised by the amount of comedy in the film and was impressed by how cool the church and all the creatures and most of the special effects inside it were. It looked really cool with the girl being repulsed like a forcefield with the circle protecting the philosopher. I didn't really get the thing with her being old at the beginning and the end. Was she actually old and using magic to look young or was it meant to be representative of her true character?
Der khoma ist schon ein waschechter philosoph wie er redet und wie er spricht. Ich frage mich ja was das für ein seminar war auf dem er das beten so gelernt hat. Toller film...
Kiewer Kollegium (später Akademie). Die Handlung spielt vermutlich im ersten 17. Jahrhundert, also noch vor dem Durchzug der Moskauer, da diese nicht dort sind.
who is interested: you're a talker who doesn't know anything. Since the time of the events is not indicated in the story, the events described could have occurred at any time, starting from the middle of the 17th century, the time of the appearance of bursa at theological seminaries in Kiev.
Надо было лучше работать, распространять русскую культуру. После развала СССР выяснилось, что даже соцстраны не имели никакого понятия о нас. Мы о них знали больше, чем они о нас. Это при том, что мы якобы были главными. Поэтому мы и проиграли, что мы ждали "ритмы и мелодии зарубежной эстрады" ночью на праздники, а не они.
In 68 americans did the addams family it was black and white, in 67 Russians did Viy a masterpiece. But today adams become a legend while russian ones disappearing. If Soviets did more commercial today we could talk bout many other legendary art made by Soviets
It's so nice that people from all over the world can watch masterpieces of Soviet cinema. We still have many fairy tales from those years, with mind-blowing special effects and, mind you, without computers.
I was born in the 60-x years, grew up on these movies, still often revisit.
I recommend watching: "Sadko", "Koschei the Immortal", "Varvara Krasa - long braid", "Morozko", "Zolushka." I can't list them all.
Enjoy watching
Ashton Martin.
Russians are criminals
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thak you for the references. I might be your age. I was born in 1965.
В каких 60-х ты родился, сказочник? Твой канал так и пышет 60-ми. Но я тебя выведу на чистую воду.
For a 1967 russian film,not Hollywood, it has amazing special effects ,Oscar worthy
Agreed
@@zahidulislamimran5664 it’s ukrainian film
@@vikak9792Soviet and russian
@@vikak9792 No, its Russien film, studio Mosfilm- Moskowwfilm
@@vikak9792 Eto sovetskij film, russkij, sniatij na kinostudii Mosfilm; kogda eto on stal ukrainskim, po knige russkogo pisatelia NV gOGOLIA
Am a big horror fan and I have seen nearly thousands of movies of from 80s Retro VHS American Horror Slasher movies to Italian films of Darene Argento to art house films of Japan which were awarded in Academy Awards and I can safely say this is an underrated horror film. The movie is a perfect blend of horror and aesthetic giving detail attention to set pieces, music, performances and VFX ( considering released in 1967 ). The climax simply blew me mind away as I have never seen somthing like that before where vampires, werewolves, goblins, skeletons and all evil creatures spring at once to the poor Philosopher 'Khoma'.
Greetings From Russia Best Friend India 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mario Bava's "Black Sunday" with Barbara Steele is loosely based on Gogol's "VIY"
I recommend you this non-fiction work from 1971.
"Psychic Discoveries Behind The Iron Curtain"
by Sheila Ostrander and Lynn Schroeder
No sensationalism but hard facts.
And the authors reveal too that in the vastness of Siberia,
shamans and vampires are very much real.
I will add something else to your words: the film "Viy" was shot by two students as part of a thesis while studying at the cinematographic Institute. This is even more amazing!
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Thanks for that observation. It urges me to a rewatch of ‘Black Sunday’
Yet before 1990, in some soviet satellites,
Gogol's published translated works were amputated of this story.
Needless to say, soviet kommissars looked askance at this movie too.
& I would never imagine it be allowed to be made in 1967 !
With the Soviet films it's so hard to date when they were made. This could have been made in the 80s and I thought it was until I found out it was made in 67. Amazing film though.
Absolutely brilliant considering they had no computer generated special effects, as used to day by my son. Great acting, music, sound track, and atmosphere. I could almost smell those villages, having travelled exstensivly in Eastern Europe. A truly an amazing achievement. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for all the comments as they are truly helpful.
Gogol is one of my favorite writers. A true giant of world literature.
100%
И мой
Last 15 minutes were awesome, beautiful Cinematography, Engaging Story love this film very much
An astonishing film. The frights are real - some excellent special effects. You’ve captured Gogol’s wry outlook. I’ve not read enough of his work: a sprinkling of his bizarre & brilliant short stories. So this film urges me to dig deeper into his work. Genius! Gogol AND this production. Can’t thank you enough.
Wish I would read more of gogols works
Leonid Kuravlev is a recognized favorite of viewers in Russia. He had the extraordinary charm of a simpleton. He has a very Slavic appearance. But he looks like a country boy. A round, bulbous nose and the simple-minded, silly face of a cheerful goofball. Gradually, such a cinematic stamp was glued to it. He was always given the roles of silly but cute characters. Carefree merry men, kind blockheads, funny and frivolous "fools". In life, he was a very smart and capable person. And he was able to prove himself in this role with talent, playing complex intellectual roles. As he got older, it became increasingly difficult for him to play young jerks, and he switched to the roles of wise, gray-haired, reasonable men. Every role, big or small, is a masterpiece. He was one of those who, with his participation, could save any film, even a failed one. The kingdom of heaven to the great artist!
He was very handsome at that time. Don't make men like that anymore!🥲
I only wish i know more russian masterpieces. 😢
@@MichaelHarto советских а не русских.
@@ertyuiop6511 yes. soviet masterpieces. i wish i could speak and read the language.
Natalya Varley was such a beautiful actress, even as undead she looks gorgeous
"Kidnapped in Caucasus" first time I saw her. Stunningly beautiful girl. Top!
Absolutely my #1 celebrity crush through my younger years.
Fr!
How is she beautiful?
@@ashleywalker1411well beauty is relative. But i do think she is exceptionally beautiful.
Great adaptation of Gogol's classic, way better than recent remake.
It is so nice to see this classic gem with English subtitles. An underrated soviet horror movie, my moms first and favourite (she was born in 1961 :). I totally loved Gogol's book as well. This is a great athmospheric and special effects screen version for those times!
This movie should be way more popular among horror movie fans. I own this one on blu ray.
it’s ukrainian film so good
@@vikak9792 No, its Russien film, studio Mosfilm- Moskowwfilm
@@vikak9792 это советский фильм! .. Совсем уже свих нулись со своим ук ринством((.. 🤦♂️ Занимаетесь деккомунизацией - вот и откажитесь от всего советского. А то иж какие хитрож пые! =)
The practical special effects have aged much better then the CGI effects of most modern movies.
because most of CGI from moden movies use cheap CGI company or they giving due date too early. looks how pirates of Caribbean 2 CGI stills looks good today. and transformers 1 looks much better than new transformers trailer beast war
Because most movie studios today don't try to spend more money in CGI and VFX.
Just compare No Way Home's CGI to Godzilla vs Kong's
... INDEED ...
In fact, when the admissions committee looked at the interim results, it was decided to make the "special effects" less frightening. Somehow they defended the "flying coffin", but they had to abandon the image of Viya and evil spirits in the original version, so as not to frighten people into unconsciousness. Although actually there was no such task as scaring the viewer to stutter initially. I'm sorry that the original version of the evil spirits has not been preserved.
Poor Khoma, he probably would have made it through the third night. If he just kept on praying to God. However he got so scared, that he couldn't even speak. And who could blame him, a situation like that would scare any one stiff as a wooden board.
He shouldn't have looked into Viy eyes. As soon as he looked into his eyes, the rest of the undead immediately saw him
He didn't have enough faith, as well as everyone else in this story
Да пить ему надо было меньше😅
All he needed was to keep looking away from the Viy.
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1:08:22 My big reason for admiring this movie is how they managed to pull all this off, especially this entire scene, it was impressive. The make-up, costumes, special effects and sets.
Still makes me shiver, and when I was a child, our parents even forbade us watching this film!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful film. The villagers were so engaging.
Every film I've seen on this channel is a hit and this is no exception. I would have never thought there would be a horror film centered around a Cossack village starring an orthodox seminarian. How cool! Will def add to my yearly rotation.
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ruZZkiy ivan bolvan balalaika tri struna "channel" stealing Ukrainians heritage.
This is a russian literature classic by Gogol. Gogol was considered to have layed out the path for some later writers going into that mystic direction.
@@gogaonzhezhora8640 strange but noone ukrainian troll here about : Gogol not russian but ukrainian !!))
@@gogaonzhezhora8640украинской литературы .
Interesting fact: the babushka witch is played by a male actor.
N she sure was Ugly
I was kind of wondering about that. Didn't quite look like a woman to me.
We can see👀
No
Great movie. Thank you Mosfilm for sharing!
So, I've watched two versions, this ome with english subtitles, and another with brazilian portuguese subtitles, and I just love it! It has good special effects, and it's good to watch a non-Hollywood production. Here in Brazil I see few people enjoying and feel curious about europian cinema. Viy is a real hidden gem. Here in Brazil it is known by two different titles, wich are 'Viy - O Espirito do Mal' ('Viy - The Evil Spirit' in english) and 'Viy - A Lenda do Monstro' ('Viy - The Legend of the Monster' in english).
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A well-made folk tale. Made in 1967 and I've noticed that many good Russian films were made in 1960 decade. At first, I did not want to see it because I find horror too scare but this was watchable. Some great music in this film. Thank you, Mosfilm team.
I usually find horror unrealistic but I'll give this a go.
Yeah, because in the 1960s Stalin was no more 😁Also there were great Soviet comedies in the 1970s
@@redtobertshateshandles Dumb take
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Since when horror needs to be realistic?
@@ivans.191 Where? in your paraša? Any worldwide known? Nah. I thought so.
Just dropping by to say that I love this movie. My husband and I wound up watching it on Shudder a couple years ago and were like, “Wow, how is this so good???” Now that I’m learning Russian, I wanted to revisit it ❤
@@littledouglas Я из России, но переехал в Армению. Здорово, что Вы решили учить русский язык. А я учу английский. Успехов Вам! Почему решили учить именно русский, если не секрет? И откуда вы?
Great Halloween movie from 1967. I was impressed by the practical effects. Kohma is comically relatable!
Brilliant. Better than any Hammer horror from the same period. I've just started reading Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol who wrote the original story of this film; so that was a nice coincidence
Dead souls is a masterpiece! I also recommmend the nose by Nikolai Gogol.
The is another famous novel by Gogol based on the Ukrainian folklore - "The nights in the village near Dikanka". It has also been turned into a movie in the 60s.
Well, I wouldn't compare Hammer to this. Different films, different countries, different styles. But they're all great on their own
What a fantastic adaptation! AMAZING!
Если сравнивать эту экранизацию и ту чепуху что вышла недавно, то эта намного лучше! И при том же это из моего детства!)))
The music when leonid / khoma has the hag on is back is actually pretty beautiful
1:05:42 See how shaky his hand is when giving him the candle? These Villigers knew exactly what was going on!
You are right. The villagers knew (had always suspected) that the young woman was a witch. 👹
That's for sure... ;)
Yes, they knew. They just couldn't speak up because her father was a powerful man in the village.
@@elladapetrosyan9610 I think that all village its undead, and her father is Vii
Brilliant film, thank you so much for posting it.
A superbly crafted film with wonderful practical effects by Aleksandr Ptushko. The score is suitably romantic and melodic. and the photography beautiful to the eye.
Thank you Mosfilms for a life changing channel.
"Viyi" is a magnificent film, faithfully based on one of the stories that Nikolai Gogol included in his work "Mirgorod" (1834). Creative special effects and with a stupendous mix of philosophy, religion and social criticism, not to be missed. To see two, three and more times.
I clarify that the director was Aleksandr Ptushko.
The directors were: Konstantin Ershov, Georgi Kropachev. Ptushko co-wrote the script with the same Ershov and Kropachev.
His name is Mykola Hohol
Great movie and thanks for the English subtitles!
Background :
Golgols writing was and remains simply timeless & amazing and this filmic translation of one of his better stories is a rather stunning piece of art house cinema made in 1967.
Plot:
A young naive Priest ironically dubbed " The Philosopher" in vast rural Russia embarks on a terrorifing Journey into the supernatural world where he encounters all manner of bizarre creatures and their very odd activities.
Will his strong faith and belief in the Lord Above protect him from all manner of evil intention and unholy desires ?
He struggles between his total humour of his own ignorance ( as an archetype The Fool he embodies youthful ignorance ) and his innate gifts of sorcery he us forced to conjure up in his goulish tasks to hand.
VERDICT :
It's amusing all round; highly spooky Entertaining and for fans of the author Golgol [ I am one ] mind bogglingly great !❤❤❤
This is for those that enjoy the old classics....
The name of the great Gogol, learn to write correctly, to begin with. Homa Brutus was not a priest, but was a student of the Faculty of Philosophy at the theological seminary, which is why he was called a "philosopher". You need to read more and write less. At least for now. Because reading what you are writing now is quite funny and a little embarrassing.
Such a gorgeous movie. I love Soviet movies
This is one of my favorite movies.
Ukrainian horror film is really good
@@vikak9792 Советский.
As others have mentioned the practical effects are terrific. THe music is also really good! has there ever been a release of this score commercially? It's rich and atmospheric.
This is 1/4th through and it's one of the best movies ive ever seen. Slowed down a buntch but I'm hopeful it keeps some energy 😅
Magnific movie! Its only a prequel of evil dead! A hidden Classic!
Самый первый русский ужастик голливуд отдыхает.
Really a beautiful movie thank you mosfilm!
I remember reading this story when I was a child. It scared me really bad, because I could actually see the whole story in front of my eyes.
Did you read this story in English or Russian?
@@grandmasage3738 English. I recognized that this was the story when I found it here on TH-cam. I was 9-10 when I read this story, so I forgot the title.
Thank you for responding. I would like to find a good copy of it to read. Thanks again.
Почитайте Александра Блока "Мастер и Маргарита"
@@ВасилисаВалиахметова "Мастер и Маргарита" Написал Михаил Булгаков.
В детстве я думала что надо три круга нарисовать, так надежней было бы)
Я тоже рисовала в детстве.
😅👍
@@liisaification...не-а,лучше всего один чёрный квадрат,- сразу вся мраzь по углам попрячется!🎃🧟♂️👿
Не-а,только чёрный квадрат, - вся мраzь тут же забилась по углам!👿🧟♂️☠🎃
СУПЕР! This movie is a MASTERPIECE!
Excellent, thanks for the upload, brilliant film. Spasibo!
Great film, very psychedelic without the colour, very artistic, very hi-def for 1967.
Ukrainian horror film is really good
The film is excellent in every way. The Ukrainian flavor is superbly conveyed thanks to the brilliant music and video sequence.
Slavic
Not Ukrainian
@@jeiser375 ukrainian actually. events of the story take place in the kyiv province of the russian empire
@@fatb0ysalami Any ways to see how do you convert the words Kiyv and Russian into - Ucraine? Those folks would be very surprised that they live in a country what was created centuries after.
than how come they all speak Russian and not Ukrainian?@@fatb0ysalami
@@reesecollins482 the sprał russian because of censorship lol, at that time period citizens spoke Ukrainian
Love this movie! Thank you!
This feels like a fever dream
VIY (1967) is one of my all-time favorite movies ever (and that's saying a lot!!🙂) It is a Brilliant, Weird and Wonderfully Cool and highly recommended for people who love Strange, Obscure Avant-garde/Experimental/Horror/Fantasy international type films. VIY is Extremely Cool!
Oh, how many foreigners watch our films! It's nice.
Захожу что бы прочесть комментарии
и я))
Я вот тоже сижу читаю с удовольствием)
Аналогично!😂
Решила пересмотреть в 3 часа ночи. 😊
This is The Best. So authentic love it❤
Ukrainian horror film is really good
Мы по молодости после этого фильма, в подъезд то боялись зайти.
Great film! The first night was particularly frightening. The third nights demons look kinda goofy though lol
@@DUNGSI27 its 1967
Imagine if the soviets had made lord of the rings with this quality?🤩
The Lord of the Rings is a bedtime story sucked out of a finger for snotty kids. Viy is folk art from the depths of centuries, Gogol only recorded a story in an artistic style. The Soviets would never take on the screen adaptation of such mediocrity with elements of Nazism as The Lord of the Rings, this "work" has no artistic value.
@@OLEG-gt2yt You wrote a stupid thing because you have no idea about Tolkien's books and what the Soviets have done in the fantasy genre in cinema! The Soviets created the TV show "The Hobbit" and released the book "The Hobbit" during the Soviet period. This was before the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the mania of the "Lord of the Ring" of the 90s
Ho ho, it should be epic atmosphere
@@OLEG-gt2ytTwo very different authors whose only point of comparison, which you weirdly chose to get wrong and angry about, is their rejuvenation of old myths for a new audience (Gogol with Slavic ones, Tolkien with Anglo-Saxon), which both of them mastered in their own ways. Also your idolisation and lack of knowledge of Soviet production is hilarious considering they made an awful, low-budget film of the Hobbit, as has already been pointed out.
Basically I just think you need to read the books and watch the films you claim to know about, and then you'll be alright.
Thank's God no "Netflix" filmed a story told by Nicolas Gogol.
I adore this movie. I read the Gogol's short novel many years ago, in my teenage years. That short novel terrified me, at this time.
Now, for going straight to the movie, I adore it, too! The actor's and actress are terrific.
Also, this movie, as the short novel of Nicolai Gogol (one of my favorite writers), gives us a dark, pessimistic vision of religion and humanity, in general. The philosopher Khoma, a young and naive seminarian who is appointed to recite a mass three nights along for a young dead woman, who is in reality an evil witch, is in fact the victim of a terrible fate. The Cossacks who escort him to the chapel are more jailers who escort a prisoner than simple guides. As a sacrificial lamb, Khoma is lead to an horrible death, victim of a herd of supernatural creatures (vampires, werewolves, demons, without forgetting Viy, the almighty seeker). In this three nights journey, prayers are pointless.
Once the seminarian is in the church, reciting his masses, each time the evil witch laughs, she's not laughing only about the young and defenseless student. She's also mocking at the futility of his faith toward a God who is deaf to his prayers. In this context, the «Almighty God» isn't so... almighty as he seems in the beginning of the story.
The image of the Christ we can see on the ceiling of the chapel is a stern, harsh Christ. Not the compassionate, benevolent Christ we're used to see in our churches. The glance of the Christ painted on the ceiling is one of a merciless judge. This Christ is not to love humanity, but to condemn her.
Since we know the harsh living conditions of most of the people at this time, moujiks (farmers and many others), we can easily understand why these poor, miserable people weren't very optimistic about life in general. When Fatum (fatality) prevails in every dimension of your life, freedom and happiness are not a strong option.
Thank you for that telling analysis. It makes one reflect on the issues you, Gogol and the crafters of this film explore. Gogol’s view or presentation here feels too apt for comfort in the present world crises swirling about us.
You've turned everything upside down. Faith in God did not help the seminarian because there was no real faith in him from the very beginning. Instead of performing the service properly , since the Lord had so ordered , the first thing he did when he crossed the threshold of the church was to begin diligently feeding Satan . Instead of fervent prayer, he was saddened that it was impossible to smoke a pipe in the temple of God, and then found something to do - snuff tobacco that causes sneezing and some pleasant sensations. In general, he was busy not praying for the salvation of the lost soul of a witch, but directing his own soul straight to hell, indulging his carnal pleasures! Every time before the service, he got drunk to a piggy state and entertained himself with thoughts of the thousands of gold that the "sоtnik", the witch's father, had promised him. He is not a priest, and moreover, he is an unbeliever. Although we must give him credit for trying to avoid this service from the very beginning. But this is the fate of all those who strive without faith. The story and the film are about the fact that a person who is an unbeliever or weak in faith will always lose, even if he calls on the name of the Lord. The Lord says to them, "I don't know you."
As for the scary images in the church, then... What do you want from Soviet directors, communists and atheists? Unlike Gogol, they shot just a scary fairy tale without any deep meaning, while portraying the saints in an unsightly way was quite in the God-fighting communist spirit.
Without faith, God will not hear you and your prayers are in vain.
2 Timothy 2 chapter:5...And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
@@OLEG-gt2ytсо всем что вы сказали я согласен. Кроме того, что коммунисты намеренно исказили образы святых. Зайдите в любую старую русскую церковь, взгляните на образа. Не одного светлого образа. Смурные люди смотрят на вас, так, как будто вы уже проиграли. Бог, прежде всего судья, а уже потом любящий родитель. Читая тризну, будь трезв. Хома нарушил все, даже формальные, правила.
Soviet Gothic Horror. Every bit as good as any good Mario Bava!
I can not thank you enough for this channel.
This film is magnificent even though the subtitles make me confused on the plot but this is something i never i would see.
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Why do i turn up the sound on foreign language films when all i do is read the English subtitles?
I only recently realised i did this!
Does my subconcious think i will understand better what is being said, if its louder??
I love Russian cinema & have seen some excellent films
Thank You.
Peace
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That was a trip, loved it, the story of a young slightly mad monl, love the fx and the overal mood of the piece, will watch again
What is even more amazing is the screenwriter and the director did not deviate from the original source material.
Line by line from Gogol's work
The monk wasn't mad at all. Neither in the book, nor in the movie. I mean, not in the beginning. On the contrary, he was a quite happy, carefree young man. Of course, he may have gone mad after his contact with the supernatural.
@@elladapetrosyan9610 he seemed at least a little neurotic and a little naive though. Definitely not full madman though yes. Its a good film I need to make time to watch it again properly
@@noirnerd Well, he was Ukrainian and they may come across as hyperactive at times. He was naive, that's true. He was young, naive, carefree, inexperienced and unsuspecting.
The Ukrainians seem to be proving that now.
It is not severa nights - it is precisely 3 night by the coffin, three nights in which he reads preyers for her soul's salvation.
One of the best witch movies.
She’s looking like a Vampire to me. ⚰️
ukrainian horror film good
@@vikak9792 Do you have some titles to recommend?
Simply, divine.
this is my favorite movie
"A Cossack should fear nothing in this world." Truer words were never spoken.
Except his mum.
Legend of Viy does not get answered here. Pleasant movie, enjoyable and I am glad I don' t live in that time. Someday I hope that the back story to Viy may be told. Enjoy.
Best Russian horror movie ive watched in my life...good to see talent from other countries besides all the usual Hollywood nonsense..i thoroughly enjoyed it,thankyou/Spassibo and kind regards from South Africa, 🍺
The first ten minutes is the whole Blair Witch Project
Blair witch project 1999, this movie 1967
@@ertch
Smh
The comment was about three people walking about in nature.
My only gripe with the movie is that the girl on the second night was a little hokey, but even the Vly had a strange creepiness to it.
@@aishabintabubakr4944 obviously director for Blair witch might have watch this
Pannochka is so beautiful.😭😭😭😭😭😭
14:24
Bo vona Ukraínka, tomy I bountiful
The 'Vij' of N. Google is a masterpiece of world literature!
Better to write good literature than making war!
Peace,
Gregxx....🦇
@@Bongwater66 tell this to USA who escalates conflicts everywhere, in Lebanon too helping Israel.
Excellent film with good acting, practical effects and sets. Spookily atmospheric. Reminiscent of Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast,"
Thanks for uploading, this is a movie I'd been meaning to be watch for awhile and I'm glad I finally got around to it.
Spoilers Below:
I was surprised by the amount of comedy in the film and was impressed by how cool the church and all the creatures and most of the special effects inside it were. It looked really cool with the girl being repulsed like a forcefield with the circle protecting the philosopher. I didn't really get the thing with her being old at the beginning and the end. Was she actually old and using magic to look young or was it meant to be representative of her true character?
I think age is the price a witch has paid for her abilities.
Да вначале и в конце в гробу, был показан истинный лик и возраст ведьмы
How am I supposed to be scared when she's so beautiful
Film-LUX! Aktress-SUPER!!!
Full of mysticism, I love this movie
Это хорошая адаптация. Спецэффекты устарели, но игра Леонида Куравлёв остается выдающейся. Он был блестящим актером.
Thanks 🇷🇺❤️
this ukrainian film 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Me who is appreciating the beauty of the witch instead of being properly horrified by the movie
Thank You ❤
Der khoma ist schon ein waschechter philosoph wie er redet und wie er spricht. Ich frage mich ja was das für ein seminar war auf dem er das beten so gelernt hat. Toller film...
Kiewer Kollegium (später Akademie). Die Handlung spielt vermutlich im ersten 17. Jahrhundert, also noch vor dem Durchzug der Moskauer, da diese nicht dort sind.
I hope I am correctly saying this: "Ведьма очень красивая, кажется, я в нее влюблен" she can cast a spell/curse on me anytime. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Es exactamente así 😂 la bruja más bonita de la historia. Da miedo pero menos de lo que debería
Another excellent movie, cheers!
Я надеюсь, что вы переведете этот фильм на арабский, и благодарю вас за то, что вы делаете. 😢
In case you wonder: The story is set in 19th century (Russia).
unlikely. Rather, it is the 17th century
who is interested: you're a talker who doesn't know anything.
Since the time of the events is not indicated in the story, the events described could have occurred at any time, starting from the middle of the 17th century, the time of the appearance of bursa at theological seminaries in Kiev.
it is not russia but russian empire
it's a wonderful movie!
Советский кинематограф,он был лучшим в мире!
Очень жаль что сейчас прогнулись под запад...
Надо было лучше работать, распространять русскую культуру. После развала СССР выяснилось, что даже соцстраны не имели никакого понятия о нас. Мы о них знали больше, чем они о нас. Это при том, что мы якобы были главными. Поэтому мы и проиграли, что мы ждали "ритмы и мелодии зарубежной эстрады" ночью на праздники, а не они.
I wanna visit that village!
@@lgoodeill22 romania i guess
Romania i guess
One of my favourite movies :D
i found it really cute that when khoma had that hat on at 55:55 all of his buddies matched him in solidarity
In 68 americans did the addams family it was black and white, in 67 Russians did Viy a masterpiece. But today adams become a legend while russian ones disappearing. If Soviets did more commercial today we could talk bout many other legendary art made by Soviets
Коммерциализация приводит к деградации искусство , это авторское кино .
в россии эти фильмы не исчезают , то что на западе не знают советские фильмы это проблема запада ))
The western people are too narrow minded and not interested in Soviet and Russian art.
@@user-axms3fj5ya Верно излогаешь, по итогу что мы имеем на Западе? Одно гнильцо без души, разве что только единицы
@@notnomadfromboratland2388ой, да ладно, советский кинематограф много чего заимствовал у запада, если не все
Muy buena,uno de los mis relatos favoritos de terror
WoW! Thank you !
Magistral, desde el principio hasta el final.
Wow 4k movie thank you this is amazing
What year was this movie made? It looks good!
1967
@@rupiter2008 Thank You! The year I was born lol 😆
That beautiful witch (Natalya Varley) scared me to death, too.
This film scared alot of kids in soviet union!
Not really. Just interesting