Volkodav from the Grey Hound Clan (film)
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Wolfhound is a 2006 Russia
n heathen themed action
fantasy film
by Nikolai Lebedev, based on the novel by Maria Semyonova and featuring Aleksandr Bukharov and Oksana Akinshina
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In 2007, a prequel was filmed under the name of Young Wolfhound.
After making the long journey to the Maneater’s castle, Wolfhound finally conquers his archenemy. He also frees two prisoners, the sage Tilorn and slave-girl Niilit. Wolfhound accompanies them to the city of Galirad, which has been thrown into turmoil. The evil druid Zhadoba is planning to attack the city at any moment. The king of Galirad, to save the city from destruction, is giving his daughter away in marriage to Vinitar, a young warrior who promises to protect Galirad.
Princess Elen must travel to the land of her new husband, and asks Wolfhound to be her guard in this long and dangerous journey. Wolfhound agrees to serve the princess and is caught up in a whirlwind of mysterious events, as the true purpose of the journey is gradually revealed...
s by Dr. Picture Studios, post-production by Nordisk Film
Post Production (facilities), Reel Sound (sound). Sound recorded in DTS, Dolby Digital
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Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n heathen themed action
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
fantasy film
Fantasy film
Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap...
by Nikolai Lebedev, based on the novel by Maria Semyonova and featuring Aleksandr Bukharov and Oksana Akinshina
Oksana Akinshina
Oksana Aleksandrovna Akinshina , also known as Oksana Akinsjina, is a Russian actress. She is probably the best known for her roles in films Sisters, Lilya 4-ever, The Bourne Supremacy and Hipsters.- Early and personal life :...
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In 2007, a prequel was filmed under the name of Young Wolfhound.
Cast
- Aleksandr Bukharov as Wolfhound
- Oksana AkinshinaOksana AkinshinaOksana Aleksandrovna Akinshina , also known as Oksana Akinsjina, is a Russian actress. She is probably the best known for her roles in films Sisters, Lilya 4-ever, The Bourne Supremacy and Hipsters.- Early and personal life :...
as Princess Knesinka Helen - Aleksandr DomogarovAleksandr DomogarovAleksandr Domogarov is a Russian actor known for playing historical roles.Aleksandr Domogarov was born in 1963 in Moscow, USSR . He went to school from 1970 to 1980 and was planning to become an engineer. However he soon discovered it was not his profession and went into the Maly Theatre school...
as the Man-Eater - Igor Petrenko as Luchezar
- Juozas BudraitisJuozas BudraitisJuozas Budraitis is a Soviet and Lithuanian actor. He has appeared in 67 films and television shows since 1966. He starred in the Soviet film Wounded Game, which was entered into the 1977 Cannes Film Festival.-Selected filmography:...
as Dungorm - Rezo Esadze as Illad
- Artyom Semakin as Eurikh
- Nina Usatova as Vozhditsa Kharyukov
- Natalya VarleyNatalya VarleyNatalya Varley is a Soviet and Russian film and theater actress, RSFSR Honoured artist .- Filmography :* The Wizard of Emerald City as Bastinda/Gingema* Guest from the Future as Marta Erastovna* Errors of Youth...
as Mother Kendarat - Tatyana Lyutayeva as Lekarka
- Anatoli Belyj as Vinitar
- Lilian Navrozashvili as Ertan
- Andrei Rudensky as Tillorn
- Evgenia Sviridova as Neelith
- Eugenia Tudorascu as Haigal
- Peter Zaichenko as Fitela
- Iliya Sokolovski as the guardman
Plot summary
He was condemned to death, but survived to wreak revenge for the murder of his clan. The last member of the clan of the Grey Hounds became a fearless warrior by the name of Wolfhound. After cheating death in the mines, Wolfhound sets out on a journey with his constant companion, the Earthbound Bat. Wolfhound has but one desire – to destroy the Maneater, a merciless warrior who slaughtered the village of the Grey Hounds.After making the long journey to the Maneater’s castle, Wolfhound finally conquers his archenemy. He also frees two prisoners, the sage Tilorn and slave-girl Niilit. Wolfhound accompanies them to the city of Galirad, which has been thrown into turmoil. The evil druid Zhadoba is planning to attack the city at any moment. The king of Galirad, to save the city from destruction, is giving his daughter away in marriage to Vinitar, a young warrior who promises to protect Galirad.
Princess Elen must travel to the land of her new husband, and asks Wolfhound to be her guard in this long and dangerous journey. Wolfhound agrees to serve the princess and is caught up in a whirlwind of mysterious events, as the true purpose of the journey is gradually revealed...
Production notes
Special effectSpecial effect
The illusions used in the film, television, theatre, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects ....
s by Dr. Picture Studios, post-production by Nordisk Film
Nordisk Film
Nordisk Film , established in Denmark in 1906 by Danish filmmaker Ole Olsen, is the oldest continuously operating film studio in the world. Olsen started his company in the Copenhagen suburb of Valby under the name "Ole Olsen's Film Factory" but soon changed it to the Nordisk Film Kompagni...
Post Production (facilities), Reel Sound (sound). Sound recorded in DTS, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories. It was originally called Dolby Stereo Digital until 1994. Except for Dolby TrueHD, the audio compression is lossy. The first use of Dolby Digital was to provide digital sound in cinemas from 35mm film prints...
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