A Nest of Gentry (film)

A Nest of Gentry (Russian: Дворянское гнездо, romanized: Dvoryanskoe gnezdo) is a 1969 Soviet drama film directed by Andrey Konchalovsky.[1][2][3]

A Nest of Gentry
Russian: Дворянское гнездо
Directed byAndrey Konchalovsky
Written by
Starring
Music byVyacheslav Ovchinnikov
CinematographyGeorgi Rerberg
Edited byL. Pokrovskaya
Valentina Oleynik
Production
company
Release date
1969
Running time
111 min.
CountrySoviet Union
LanguageRussian

Plot

Fyodor Ivanovich Lavretsky returns to his estate after 11 years in Paris, in which his wife remained. Frustrated by life, deceived by his wife who had cheated on him, exhausted by a long separation from Russia this is how the hero looks at the beginning of the film. Soon, Lavretsky falls in love with his charming young cousin's daughter, Lisa. After some time, Lavretsky learns from the newspapers about the death of his wife in Paris. The declaration of love to Lisa and the simultaneous arrival of the suddenly risen wife’s estate complicate a seemingly simple story.[4]

Cast

Awards

  • 1973 Jussi Award
    • Best foreign director (Andrey Konchalovsky)

References

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