Taras Bulba is a popular book in Russia made by Nikolai Gogol and there are two cinematic adaptations of this book. Hollywood first made a film based on the book back in 1962, then there was another made in Russia in 2009. I opted to watch the 2009 version for more authenticity. This is a story about the Cossacks, which could be considered the cowboys of Europe, as they were free men of Russian/Ukrainian descent that would go on to inhabit everything from the Ukrainian steppes throughout Siberia. It's a story of kinship, betrayal, and war against the Poles. There is also a strong Orthodox Christian tone across the film, as the Cossacks are strong followers of the faith. I won't spoil anything here, but I must warn you that there is a side character that is a full-blown kike (tiny hat and everything), although he does not make much of an impact on the story. I enjoyed watching this movie, and I would recommend it to anyone that likes history-adjacent action. Just make sure you have subtitles, as the movie is in Russian, with some characters speaking Polish as well.