Direction: Nikita Mikhalkov

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Burnt by the Sun

1994 · Movie · 152 min. · Russia

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Nikita Mikhalkov · Oleg Menshikov · Ingeborga Dapkunaite · Nadezhda Mikhalkova

Synopsis Burnt by the Sun (1994) is a poignant 1994 drama directed by and starring Russian filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov. The narrative unfolds during the final joyous period in the life of a family belonging to a Bolshevik hero. Set in 1936,...

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

Dark Eyes

1987 · Movie · 118 min. · Italy

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Silvana Mangano · Marthe Keller · Elena Safonova

Synopsis Dark Eyes (1987) is a cinematic adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short stories, chronicling the life of Romano, an impoverished Italian architect. Romano's life takes a turn when he marries Elisa, a prosperous Russian noblewoman. However, during his regular visits to...

7.5

3K votes

7.5

3K votes

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Oleg Tabakov · Yuri Bogatyryov · Andrei Popov · Yelena Solovey

Synopsis Neskolko dney iz zhizni I.I. Oblomova (1980) is set in mid-19th century St. Petersburg, where the lethargic, middle-aged Oblomov resides with his elderly servant, Zakhar. Oblomov spends most of his days in slumber, reminiscing about his youth on his family's...

7.1

165 votes

7.1

165 votes

Close to Eden

1991 · Movie · 118 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Badema · Bayaertu · Vladimir Gostyukhin · Baoyinhexige

Synopsis Close to Eden (1991) follows the life of Gombo, a humble individual residing in the expansive grasslands of China, alongside his wife, two children, and mother. The narrative unfolds with a captivating focus on a dragonfly that Gombo and his...

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

A Slave of Love

1976 · Movie · 94 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Yelena Solovey · Rodion Nahapetov · Aleksandr Kalyagin · Oleg Basilashvili

Synopsis A Slave of Love (1976) follows the story of Olga Voznesenskaya, a renowned silent film actress whose movies captivate audiences, including underground revolutionaries who risk everything to watch her performances. Set in southern Russia during the Bolshevik revolution, Olga is...

6.9

112 votes

6.9

112 votes

Anna

1994 · Documentary · 100 min. · Russia

6.8

79 votes

6.8

79 votes

Five Evenings

1979 · Movie · 103 min. · Soviet Union (USSR)

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Lyudmila Gurchenko · Stanislav Lyubshin · Valentina Telichkina · Larisa Kuznetsova

Synopsis Five Evenings (1979) follows the story of Tamara and Sasha, a couple who were forced apart during the tumultuous years of war. The narrative unfolds in 1957, when Sasha returns to Moscow for a brief stay of five days. During...

6.8

74 votes

6.8

74 votes

6.7

84 votes

12

2007 · Movie · 153 min. · Russia

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Sergey Makovetskiy · Nikita Mikhalkov · Sergey Garmash · Valentin Gaft

Synopsis 12 (2007) is a gripping courtroom drama that serves as a contemporary retelling of Sidney Lumet's classic film "12 Angry Men." Set in modern-day Russia, the story unfolds as a jury of 12 men must deliberate the fate of a...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel

2011 · Movie · 157 min. · Russia

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Nikita Mikhalkov · Oleg Menshikov · Nadezhda Mikhalkova · Anna Mikhalkova

Synopsis Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel (2011) concludes the trilogy by director Nikita Mikhalkov, focusing on Divisional Commander Kotov. After enduring betrayal, a near-execution for treason, and the harsh conditions of a prison camp during World War II, Kotov returns...

6.2

46 votes

6.2

46 votes

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Nikita Mikhalkov · Oleg Menshikov · Dmitriy Dyuzhev · Andrey Panin

Synopsis The Exodus: Burnt by the Sun 2 (2010) is a gripping, sweeping tragedy that delves into the lives of individuals ensnared in the relentless, devastating cycle of a monumental war. This highly anticipated follow-up to Nikita Mikhalkov's Oscar-winning "Burnt by...

6.1

144 votes

6.1

144 votes

The Barber of Siberia

1998 · Movie · 180 min. · Russia

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Julia Ormond · Oleg Menshikov · Richard Harris · Aleksei Petrenko

Synopsis The Barber of Siberia (1998) follows the journey of a foreign businessman, portrayed by Richard Harris, who travels to Russia in 1885 with ambitious plans to market an innovative, steam-powered timber harvester in the untamed landscapes of Siberia. Julia Ormond...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Massimo Venturiello · Nina Ruslanova · Vladimir Gostyukhin · Giorgio Biavati

Synopsis Abtocton (L'autostop) (1991) follows the journey of a driver navigating from Italy to Russia in a pristine Fiat Tempra. Along the way, he captivates various women with his charm. However, his adventure takes a dramatic turn when he offers a...

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Direction Jean-Jacques Beineix · Jean-Marie Boursicot · Just Jaeckin · Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Cast Carole Bouquet

Synopsis The King of Ads, Part 2 (1993) is a captivating continuation of a compilation film that showcases a diverse array of European television commercials. Directed by a talented roster of renowned filmmakers from both Europe and the United States, this...

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Direction Nikita Mikhalkov

Cast Natalya Arinbasarova · Sergei Nikonenko · Yuri Bogatyryov · Irina Demina

Synopsis A Quiet Day During the End of War (1970) is set in 1944, near the western borders of the USSR, where the war has concluded, but tranquility has yet to settle. Soldiers Andrey Komarov from Vologda and Kazakh girl Adalat...

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