Slavic & Eurasian Studies
Jon Giullian
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International Collections
Watson Library - Level 5 East
University of Kansas
1425 Jayhawk Blvd, Rm 519
Lawrence, KS 66045
Watson Library - Level 5 East
University of Kansas
1425 Jayhawk Blvd, Rm 519
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-8854
Where to Find Film Adaptations of Russian Literature?
Where to Find Film Adaptations of Russian Literature?
- Mosfilm: Classic Russian Literature on YouTubeFilm adaptations of classic Russian literature (by Mosfilm).
- EGARC CatalogEGARC at KU (in Wescoe) has many film adaptations of Russian literary works. Search their catalog.
- KU Library CatalogSearch KU Library Catalog for selected film adaptations of Russian literary works.
- WorldCat This link opens in a new windowA union catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. If you do not find films in the EGARC or KU Library Catalog, search WorldCat and request films through Interlibrary Loan.
Featured Film
Watch the Movie A Cruel Romance in Two Episodes Below!
A Cruel Romance is a 1984 Russian romantic drama directed by Eldar Ryazanov. It is based on Alexander Ostrovsky's classic play Without a Dowry (1878). The main female role was played by Larisa Guzeyeva in her cinematic debut. This film features a set of Russian romances written by Bella Akhmadulina, Marina Tsvetaeva, and Eldar Ryazanov; composed by Andrey Petrov and Nina Shatskaya; and performed by Valentina Ponomaryova. These songs gained widespread popularity in Russia.