Name: Dva Buldi Dva (Two-Buldi-Two) Director: Lev Kuleshov, Nina Agadzhanova-Shutko Studio: Mezhrabpomfilm Starring: Sergey Komarov, Vladimir Kochetov, Anel Sudakevich, Andrey Fayt Release Date: December 27, 1930 (Soviet Union) Runtime: Approximately 92 minutes Format: Black-and-white, silent film Country: Soviet Union Language: Silent (Russian intertitles) Genres: | Drama | Silent Film | War | Social Commentary | --- Summary: Dva Buldi Dva is a Soviet silent film set during the Russian Civil War. The narrative follows a father-and-son clown duo, both named Buldi, who perform together in a circus. As the Civil War intensifies, the son, a revolutionary, is captured by White forces. The father, initially hesitant, is eventually persuaded to join the Red Army. The film explores themes of loyalty, ideological conflict, and the transformative power of revolution. --- Background: Directed by Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova-Shutko, Dva Buldi Dva was produced by Mezhrabpomfilm, a prominent Soviet film studio. The screenplay was written by Osip Brik and Philip Hopp. The film is notable for its innovative use of montage and its portrayal of the ideological struggles during the Russian Civil War. --- Trivia: * The film's title, "Dva Buldi Dva," is a play on words, reflecting the central clown act and the duality of the characters' lives. * Nina Agadzhanova-Shutko, who co-directed the film, was also a significant figure in Soviet cinema, known for her work on Battleship Potemkin. * Dva Buldi Dva was part of a wave of Soviet films that used entertainment genres like the circus to address serious political themes. --- Hashtags: \#DvaBuldiDva #TwoBuldiTwo #LevKuleshov #NinaAgadzhanova #SovietCinema #SilentFilm #RussianCivilWar #SocialCommentary #FilmHistory #Mezhrabpomfilm