“The Tale of Igor’s Campaign” to be Adapted for the Screen in Russia

Gazprom-Media Holding and production company Mediaslovo have officially announced the development of a film adaptation based on the iconic epic poem, The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.

Renowned screenwriter Sergey Minaev (known for Soulless) will spearhead the project. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign, a cornerstone of 12th-century Old East Slavic literature, is a staple of the Russian school curriculum. The narrative chronicles Prince Igor Svyatoslavich’s ill-fated military expedition against the Polovtsy in 1185.

The pantheon of enduring heroic epics from antiquity is exclusive, featuring titans like the Iliad, the Nibelungenlied, Beowulf, the Song of Roland, and, of course, our very own Tale of Igor’s Campaign. About four years ago, Alexander Zharov✱CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding — Ed. and I discussed the immense potential of bringing this literary masterpiece to the screen. The concept has been evolving—we’ve been meticulously refining character archetypes and narrative arcs—and now, we are finally ready to begin,

— Minaev stated in the press release. While the cast has yet to be revealed, the film is slated for release in the fall of 2028.

Source: Film.ru