In which Hollywood movies and TV series did "Shchedryk" play: an interesting selection

With the outbreak of a full-scale war in Ukraine, the world began to show increased interest in Ukrainian culture. And so it turned out that one of the main global symbols of Christmas, the tune Carol of the Bells, is nothing more than the Ukrainian holiday song Shchedryk, arranged by Mykola Leontovych.

Shchedryk has been performed in Hollywood movies and on television many times. OBOZ.UA recalled where exactly you can hear our world-famous "Shchedryk".

Movies

Home Alone

The cult family comedy is a symbol of the Christmas holidays in itself. Every time we enjoy immersing ourselves in the adventures of Kevin McCallister, who launches Operation Ho-Ho-Ho to protect the house from burglars who raid rich houses whose owners are away on Christmas vacation. The same Carol of the Bells helps him in this.

Die Hard 2

There is a debate on the Internet whether this action movie can be considered a Christmas movie. What else could it be, if John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, heroically saves his family from mortal danger under the flickering holiday lights. And accompanied by a rock version of "Shchedryk".

Shchedryk

This Ukrainian historical drama tells the story of three families - Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish - who go through the hell of the Nazi war with the Communists, as well as repression and genocide. The melody after which the film is named is a symbol of hope that everything will end well.

The Mirror Has Two Faces

The romantic comedy starring Barbra Streisand tells the story of two scientists who decide to search for love with a scientific approach. On Christmas Day, they meet in a church where "Shchedryk" is playing and discuss music.

Whisper

Surprisingly, a song full of hopes for a good year turned out to be appropriate in a horror movie. One of the most eerie scenes in the 2007 film takes place to the sound of "Shchedryk."

TV series

This year alone, "Shchedryk" was featured in TV series at least twice. In May, it could be heard in one of the episodes of the cult science fiction series Doctor Who. The episode was dedicated to music, and it was to Mykola Leontovych's melody that its key events took place.

In August, the final season of the superhero show Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix. A Ukrainian song was featured in it at the moment when the heroes get into an accident. This caused a rather mixed reaction.

And this is not a complete list. "Shchedryk" can be heard in the following cult series and shows:

• South Park
• The Muppet Show (special episode Ringing of the Bells)
• The Simpsons (beginning of episode 8 of season 22, end of episode 3 of season 23, end of episode 10 of season 28)
• Family Guy
• Saturday Night Live
• The Mentalist (season 3, episode 10).

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