Don Tale (Russian: Донская повесть, romanized: Donskaya povest) is a 1964 Soviet drama film directed by Vladimir Fetin.
The film tells about a red Cossack and his beloved woman, who, during childbirth, confesses to him that he is a spy for the White Guards.
The commander considers leaving her at the nearest village, but during a battle, Darya saves the tachanka after frightened horses begin to flee.
A dramatic scene unfolds as the Cossacks allow the Red orchestra to play The Internationale, only to execute the musicians mid-performance.
Yakov and Darya manage to escape, finding the remnants of the Red unit, including the mortally wounded commander.