Portrait of Alexander Dovzhenko

Alexander Dovzhenko books in order

Soviet Ukrainian screenwriter, film producer and director

Lived
1894–1956
Country
Ukrainian State
Books
1

Alexander Dovzhenko published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Enchanted Desna (1956).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Dovzhenko

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Enchanted Desna (1956)

    73 pagesAdapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

About Alexander Dovzhenko

Alexander or Aleksandr Petrovich Dovzhenko, also known as Oleksandr Petrovych Dovzhenko, was a Soviet film director and screenwriter of Ukrainian origin. He is often cited as one of the most important early Soviet filmmakers, alongside Sergei Eisenstein, Dziga Vertov, and Vsevolod Pudovkin, as well as being a pioneer of Soviet montage theory.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alexander Dovzhenko FAQ

How many books has Alexander Dovzhenko written?
Alexander Dovzhenko published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Dovzhenko's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Enchanted Desna.
What is Alexander Dovzhenko's last book?
The Enchanted Desna (1956).
What is Alexander Dovzhenko's most famous book?
The Enchanted Desna (1956) is Alexander Dovzhenko's most widely read book.
Which Alexander Dovzhenko books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Enchanted Desna (film, 1964).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.