Burnt by the Sun
"A moving and poignant story set against the corrupt politics of the Stalinist era."
Originally released in 1994. Burnt by the Sun is a drama film. directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Menshikov, and Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
Synopsis
Russia, 1936: revolutionary hero Colonel Kotov is spending an idyllic summer in his dacha with his young wife and six-year-old daughter Nadia and other assorted family and friends. Things change dramatically with the unheralded arrival of Cousin Dmitri from Moscow, who charms the women and little Nadia with his games and pianistic bravura. But Kotov isn't fooled: this is the time of Stalin's repression, with telephone calls in the middle of the night spelling doom - and he knows that Dmitri isn't paying a social call...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (193 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
0.9x return
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $2,800,000
- Revenue
- $2,616,503
Production Companies
- Studio Trite
- Caméra One
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnt by the Sun about?
Russia, 1936: revolutionary hero Colonel Kotov is spending an idyllic summer in his dacha with his young wife and six-year-old daughter Nadia and other assorted family and friends. Things change dr...
Who directed Burnt by the Sun?
Burnt by the Sun was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
How long is Burnt by the Sun?
Burnt by the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Burnt by the Sun released?
Burnt by the Sun was released on May 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burnt by the Sun?
The main cast of Burnt by the Sun includes Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Menshikov, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Nadezhda Mikhalkova.
Is Burnt by the Sun worth watching?
Burnt by the Sun has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 193 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.