The Rising Hawk - L'ascesa Del Falco Apr 2026

The film’s stunt and battle sequences were handled by the same team behind modern action epics, ensuring the combat feels visceral and high-stakes. Why It Matters

This was a massive international co-production between Ukraine and the USA, featuring a blend of Hollywood stars and Ukrainian talent. It was filmed on location in the stunning Ukrainian Carpathians to maintain historical and geographical authenticity. The Rising Hawk - L'ascesa del falco

as Tugar Volk: A treacherous boyar caught between his greed and his people. Directors: John Wynn and Akhtem Seitablaiev. The film’s stunt and battle sequences were handled

As the Mongol Horde, led by the ruthless Burunda Khan, sweeps westward, they encounter a natural fortress in the Carpathian Mountains. Defying the odds, the local hunter Zakhar Berkut ( Robert Patrick ) and his sons lead a grassroots resistance to protect their village and the mountain pass. as Tugar Volk: A treacherous boyar caught between

as Zakhar Berkut: The stoic, wise leader of the community.

The film is noted for its high-energy battle choreography and the use of the rugged landscape as a character itself—using narrow gorges and ancient stone defenses to even the playing field against thousands of invaders. Key Cast & Crew