The Power of Darkness (1909)
First known Russian film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's work, and reportedly the directorial debut of Pyotr Chardynin.
Director:
Pyotr Chardynin
Writer:
Pyotr Chardynin
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Pyotr Chardynin as Nikita |
| Writing | Leo Tolstoy | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Pyotr Chardynin | Director |
| Writing | Pyotr Chardynin | Screenplay |
| Art | Vyacheslav Fester | Production Design |
| Camera | Vladimir Siversen | Director of Photography |