I Invite You to My Execution
Originally released in 2019. I Invite You to My Execution is a documentary/history film. directed by Nino Kirtadzé. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frédéric Pierrot, Elena Pasternak, and Nina Andriadze
Synopsis
As Russian writer Boris Pasternak (1890-1960) thinks it is impossible that his novel Doctor Zhivago is published in the Soviet Union, because it supposedly shows a critical view of the October Revolution, he decides to smuggle several copies of the manuscript out of the country. It is first published in 1957 in Italia and the author receives the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1958, which has consequences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frédéric Pierrot
as Boris Pasternak (voice)
Elena Pasternak
as Self - Daughter-in-law
Nina Andriadze
as Self - T. Tabidze's Granddaughter
Sergio D'Angelo
as Self - Literary Agent
Paolo Mancosu
as Self - Philosophy Professor
Carlo Feltrinelli
as Self - Publisher
Jacqueline de Proyart
as Self - Slavic Scholar
Georges Nivat
as Self - Slavic Scholar
Boris Pasternak
as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Zadig Productions
- Pumpernickel Films
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Invite You to My Execution about?
As Russian writer Boris Pasternak (1890-1960) thinks it is impossible that his novel Doctor Zhivago is published in the Soviet Union, because it supposedly shows a critical view of the October Revo...
Who directed I Invite You to My Execution?
I Invite You to My Execution was directed by Nino Kirtadzé.
How long is I Invite You to My Execution?
I Invite You to My Execution has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was I Invite You to My Execution released?
I Invite You to My Execution was released on October 30, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Invite You to My Execution?
The main cast of I Invite You to My Execution includes Frédéric Pierrot, Elena Pasternak, Nina Andriadze, Sergio D'Angelo, Paolo Mancosu.