Nataliia Naum
Acting
Biography
Ukrainian film and theater actress. Nataliia Mykhailivna Naum made her acting debut in the theater, and her first notable role in movies was in "Earth" (1954). She took part in 25 films during the Soviet era and also after Ukraine gained its independence. She was awarded the title National Artist of Ukraine (1974) for her contribution to culture.
Born: November 23, 1932
Place of Birth: Staryi Mizun, Stanisławów Voivodeship, Republic of Poland [now Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine]
Known For
Prelude to Fate
A case brings together Donetsk Polytechnic Institute student Ivan Krasko, owner of a beautiful strong voice, with former singer Korobeichenko. Contrary to the will of his father, a hereditary miner, the hero refuses graduate school in Moscow and, under the guidance of a new friend, begins to seriously prepare for his first solo performance.
Executed Dawns
Bolsheviks aim to set their rules on the lands of the Western Ukraine repeatedly occupied by them. UPA - the partisan army - resists their policy. The civilian population becomes a hostage of this war "without rules", and above all – relatives of the insurgents. Invaders and their allies cruelly torture the Ukrainian people, but the struggle continues. Irritated, "bolshevists" start evicting people to Siberia. UPA tries to prevent this action, but the forces are not equal. Insurgents can only take revenge and punish the executioners.
Chasing Two Hares
Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty has his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decides to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronia Sirko falls for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...
One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...
The families of 18 soldiers who heroically died in 1944 are meeting at the place of the squad last battle.
Earth
XIX century. The village of Dymka in Bukovina. The wealthy peasant Ivonic and his wife Maria have two sons - Mykhailo and Sava. Mykhailo has fallen in love with Anna, and is afraid to confess to his parents because it is not known how they will react. Sava fell in love with Rahira, who has a bad reputation in the village. She incites Sava's hatred towards his older brother Mykhailo, because he should get a better land.
Passion
Based on the story of Marko Vovchok "Pavlо Chornokryl". Pavlo Chornokryl, passionate about young beauty Varka, kills his wife Anna for the opportunity to be with her mistress.
The Kyiv Direction
Historical and military film about the exploits of fighters during Kyiv defense against the onset of the Nazi troops. In virtually hopeless situation soldiers fulfilled their duty to the end. Capture of Kyiv was the first Pyrrhic Hitler’s victory that in the end led to defeat of Germany during the war.
Fortress on Wheels
A story about an armored train, number 56, and its actions during WWII.
The White Bird Marked with Black
A family struggles to survive in an area that was claimed as part of Rumania, Poland and Ukraine, all within a short span of time. When World War II comes, various family members choose different masters; some even choose to work for the Soviets. War, struggle, marriages, births, deaths--all these events punctuate the story of this large family.
A Dream
Poetic treatment of the early life of Ukrainian poet and painter Taras Shevchenko. A biopic made on the occasion of his 150th anniversary. It dwells on the first part of the Shevchenko's life leading up to the writing of his rebellious poem "A Dream" (A comedy). The film features the first appearance on the silver screen of the iconic Ukrainian actor Ivan Mykolaichuk (as Taras Shevchenko).
Filmography
as Михайлова мати
as Fedora
as Praskovia Nechitailo
as тётя Зина, нянечка
as Varka Zhmenyak
as Yaroslava Petrin
as Olga Platonovna
as Gorpyna Terpylykha
as Валентина Ивановна
as Natalka Nechay
as Мария Гриценко
as Христина
as Katryna Dzvonar
as Yadviha Husikovska
as Halia
as Madonna
as Nadezhda
as Marichka
as Marushya
as Olesya
as Поля Попик