26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life

1981Movie1 h 27 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning romance movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Brief imaginary period in the famed Russian writer's life that encapsulates one of his darker moments in 1866. At that time he was still a relatively unknown writer whose first widely acclaimed work, Crime and Punishment, was just on the horizon. His life was at a very low ebb as he struggled with debts he could not pay, and as he fought depression over the loss of his wife to tuberculosis, and the death of his brother, who was very close to him. His first literary journal had to be scrapped because of political reasons, and the second venture needed funding.

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  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Russian Literature
  • Writer's Life
  • Psychological Depth
  • Financial Struggles
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Critical Period
  • Literary Film

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Directed by
Aleksandr Zarkhi

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Facts

February 2, 1981 · 1 h 27 min · Romance, History

Released
February 2, 1981
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Romance, History
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life worth watching?"

Questions about 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life

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Is 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.9).

Is 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 26 Days of Dostoyevsky's Life in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.