Oblomov (1966)

Oblomov is a 1966 Italian film based on the novel of the same name by Ivan Goncharov. The film premiered on May 18, 1966, and was directed by Enrico Osterman. The film stars a talented cast including Juliana Lodigiche as Olga Serghjevna, Mario M. Georgietti as Serghjej, Enrico Osterman as Ivan, Alberto Lionello as Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, Pina Chei as Anisja, Carlo Ninki as Il generale, Kekko Rizzoni as Zachar, Lino Troisi as Tarantjev, Bianca Tokkafondi as Agafja Matvjevna, Maria Pia Nardon as Sonicka, Germana Paolieri as Marja Michajlovna, Guido Verdiani as Il dottore, Nando Gazzolo as Andrej Stolz, Vincenzo De Tommaso as Aleksjeev, Gianni Cajafa as Sudbinskij, Isabella Riva as La governante, Nais Lago as La madre di Ilja Oblomov, Mauro Barbagli as Il barone, Loris Gafforio as Il padre di Ilja Oblomov, Pietro Privitera as Pjenkin, and Gabriele Polverosi as Volkov. The story follows the life of Oblomov, a lazy and lethargic nobleman who spends most of his days lying in bed and dreaming of a better life. His apathy towards life changes when he falls in love with Olga Serghjevna, a young woman who inspires him to make changes in his life. The film beautifully captures the essence of Goncharov's novel, portraying the struggles and desires of its characters with depth and emotion. The talented cast delivers powerful performances, bringing the story to life on the big screen. Oblomov is a classic tale of love, longing, and redemption, and the 1966 film adaptation does justice to the original novel. With its captivating story and brilliant performances, Oblomov is a must-watch for fans of Russian literature and cinema.