The Water Nymph

The Water Nymph (1910)

Fantasy, Drama9 minutes
45%
User score
Description

"Rusalka" or "Mermaid" based on Pushkin, an opera by Dargomizhsky, and other sources: A prince and a miller's daughter have been involved in a romance together, but now the prince tells her that he must break it off. After the prince leaves, the distraught young woman attempts to drown herself. When the prince's wedding day arrives, he is tormented by her image, which appears wherever he goes. Eventually, he is compelled to return and to try to find out what happened to her, regardless of the consequences.

Status

Released

Original language

Russian

Budget

Revenue

Keywords
mermaidbased on play or musicalsilent filmshort film