Dovbush (film)

Dovbush is a 2023 Ukrainian historical action film directed by Oles Sanin. The film is based on the life of Oleksa Dovbush, a famous Ukrainian outlaw hero from the 18th century who led a band of Opryshky (rebels) in the Carpathian Mountains. The film portrays Dovbush as a symbol of resistance against oppression and a fighter for the common people against the Polish nobility.

The story revolves around the uprising led by Dovbush in the Carpathian region of what is now Western Ukraine. He and his Opryshky fight against the Polish landlords who exploit and impoverish the local Hutsul population. The film depicts their struggles, battles, and Dovbush's personal motivations. It explores themes of social justice, freedom, and the fight for national identity.

Dovbush is known for its large-scale battle scenes, historical costumes, and visual depiction of the Carpathian landscape. The film was released in Ukraine in August 2023 and became a box office success despite the ongoing war. It is considered one of the most expensive Ukrainian films ever made.