And Quiet Flows the Don (1930 film)

And Quiet Flows the Don is a Soviet silent film adaptation of Mikhail Sholokhov's epic novel of the same name. Released in 1930, the film was directed by Ivan Pravov and Olga Preobrazhenskaya. It depicts the lives of Cossack people living in the Don region of Russia during World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the Russian Civil War. The film is notable for its depiction of Cossack culture, its scale, and its attempts to translate Sholokhov's literary work to the screen. It is considered a significant early example of Soviet cinema. While the film was released with intertitles, no sound was recorded for it. The film captures the dramatic events and complex relationships portrayed in Sholokhov's novel, showcasing the impact of war and revolution on individuals and communities.