Eugene Onegin (1911 film)

Eugene Onegin is a 1911 Russian silent film adaptation of Alexander Pushkin's novel in verse of the same name. The film was directed by Vasily Goncharov and produced by Aleksandr Khanzhonkov's production company.

While details about the film's cast and crew are scarce due to the limited documentation of early Russian cinema, it is known that the film attempted to bring Pushkin's iconic characters and story to the screen. The film is considered a pioneering work in Russian cinema, representing an early effort to adapt classic Russian literature.

Like many silent films of its era, Eugene Onegin relied on intertitles to convey dialogue and narration. The film likely utilized visual storytelling techniques common in silent cinema to depict the key events and relationships of the novel, including the fateful duel between Onegin and Lensky.

Sadly, the 1911 version of Eugene Onegin is considered a lost film. No known copies are believed to have survived. Therefore, information about its specific plot interpretations, acting styles, and overall production values is primarily based on contemporary reviews and historical context.