'' Vassa '' ( ) is a 1983 Soviet drama film directed by Gleb Panfilov . It is based on Maxim Gorky 's 1910 play '' Vassa Zheleznova '' . '' Vassa '' won the Golden Prize at the 13th Moscow International Film Festival . The film was also selected as the Soviet entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
13th Moscow International Film Festival
13th Moscow International Film Festival
Vassa (film)