description Dark Eyes Overview
Dark Eyes is a 1987 Italian-Soviet film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. The story centers on an Italian man and a Russian woman, both married, who develop a romantic connection set against the backdrop of pre-World War I Europe. It draws its title from a well-known Russian song dating back to 1843.
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info Dark Eyes Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1987 |
help Dark Eyes FAQ
Which Chekhov stories inspired Dark Eyes?
Dark Eyes draws principally from Anton Chekhov's short fiction, especially The Lady with the Dog, while combining material from several stories. The screenplay turns that material into Romano's recollection of his affair with the Russian woman Anna.
Who plays Romano and Anna in Dark Eyes?
Marcello Mastroianni plays Romano, the married Italian who recounts his lost romance, and Elena Safonova plays Anna. Their relationship unfolds across Italy and Russia before World War I.
Was Marcello Mastroianni nominated for an Oscar for Dark Eyes?
Yes. Mastroianni received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the 1987 film, and he also won the acting prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Why is the film called Dark Eyes?
The title refers to Ochi Chyornye, commonly translated as Dark Eyes, a famous Russian romance song. That Russian association fits both Anna's identity and Romano's idealized memory of their affair.
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