Lieutenant Kizhe (1934)

A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.

• Release Date: 1934-03-07
• Runtime: 1h 23min
• Production Company: Belgoskino
• Production Country: Soviet Union
• Director: Alexandr Faintsimmer