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Sofia Kovalevskaya

March 12, 1986 3h 32m 3.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Sofia Kovalevskaya is a drama/history film. directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva. With a runtime of 3h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Elena Safonova, Vladimir Letenkov, and Aristarkh Livanov

Synopsis

A film about the remarkable life of Russian mathematician Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), the first woman to become a corresponding member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Sofia Kovalevskaya's life was full of complex and dramatic twists and turns. These included a fictitious marriage that allowed her to obtain a higher education abroad; a period when she and her husband embarked on a commercial venture; and, finally, her breakup with him. The film's drama is built on the fact that Sofia Kovalevskaya's grown-up daughter, Fufa, several years after her mother's death, tries to understand who she was not only as a mathematician and public figure, but also simply as a person.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 12, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 3h 32m 212 minutes total
User Rating 3.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sofia Kovalevskaya about?

A film about the remarkable life of Russian mathematician Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), the first woman to become a corresponding member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Sofi...

Who directed Sofia Kovalevskaya?

Sofia Kovalevskaya was directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva.

How long is Sofia Kovalevskaya?

Sofia Kovalevskaya has a runtime of 3 hours and 32 minutes (212 minutes total).

When was Sofia Kovalevskaya released?

Sofia Kovalevskaya was released on March 12, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sofia Kovalevskaya?

The main cast of Sofia Kovalevskaya includes Elena Safonova, Vladimir Letenkov, Aristarkh Livanov, Natalya Sayko, Algimantas Masiulis.