The Gadfly (1980)

The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.

• Release Date: 1980-11-11
• Runtime: 3h 30min
• Production Company: Gosteleradio USSR
• Production Country: Soviet Union
• Director: Mykola Mashchenko