5 fascinating adaptations of the works of Ivan Bunin

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Meshchersky (1995)

Russian film of the mid-90s, based on three stories by Bunin – “Natalie”, “Tanya”, “In Paris”. The creators of the film adaptation combined these stories into one, in an attempt to show the life of several aristocratic families after the revolution. This is a piercing feeling of lost happiness, memories of the small joys of noble life, Russian estates and first loves … There is a certain Bunin understatement and a subtle atmosphere of longing and even despair in the film, which are not directly mentioned, but they are felt in every phrase, in every look heroes. If you like the character of Bunin’s prose, then this picture will also seem curious.

Sukhodol (2011)

Screen adaptation of Bunin’s story of the same name, based on his personal memories of life in the village. The main character Natalya is a simple peasant girl whose horizons are limited to rural life, serving the owners and many superstitions that determine the life of most peasants. Of course, Natalya is naive and simple-hearted, which more sophisticated people can easily take advantage of … In this work, Bunin shows the most unattractive aspects of village life and the deplorable position of women in this patriarchal society.

Sunstroke (2014)

The film by Nikita Mikhalkov, based on Bunin’s story “Sunstroke”, is the story of a sudden flash of passion and tenderness, which the hero will remember for the rest of his life. Just one night, an obsession, a “sunstroke” … But it was this event that the nameless white captain in the filtration camp recalled in his last days. He met a beautiful young woman on the Volga steamer – the attraction arose with lightning speed. And despite the fact that such intrigues at that time threatened with public condemnation and disgrace, the lovers decided to surrender to feelings. Sometimes one night turns out to be brighter and more important than many, at first glance, more significant events…

Summer of Love (1994)

Romantic film adaptation of the story “Natalie”, which describes a carefree summer in a cozy noble estate. The protagonist, a young high school student who came to his uncle’s estate for the holidays. There he meets his charming cousin Sonya, who is sociable and funny, as well as her friend Natalie – the complete opposite of Sonya. The schoolboy is fascinated by both girls – he has the most reverent feelings for the sweet and meek Natalie, and Sonya’s openness and some depravity promise him previously unknown pleasures … So the guy falls into a love triangle, suffers from tenderness, lust and the inability to choose between two girls. Nevertheless, this summer, happy and bright, will become one of the most important stages in the hero’s growing up and will be remembered by him for the rest of his life.

Diary of his wife (2000)

The sensational film by Alexei Uchitel, in which the director decided to show the little-known details of Ivan Bunin’s personal life through the prism of the diaries of his wife Vera. The writer’s family was very unusual for that time – Bunin lived simultaneously with his wife and with his young mistress Galina. At the same time, all the participants in this triangle really suffered: Ivan Alekseevich – from a feeling of loneliness that did not leave him even surrounded by women, and Vera and Galina – from unspoken jealousy and resentment. Soon the writer has a new hobby – the opera singer Marga Kovtun, who brought even more confusion into the already complicated relationship. A melodrama for those who want to know more about Bunin’s private life, his last love and bitter experiences. By the way, in 2000 this film received the Grand Prix of the Kinotavr festival.

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