Eugene Onegin
Eugène Onéguine
Synopsis
“Eugene Onegin tells a love story that doesn’t work”. This is how Ralph Fiennes sums up the plot of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera, inspired by Pushkin’s work. A jaded young dandy, Onegin sets shy Tatiana on fire at first sight. Overcoming her reticence, she writes him a passionate love letter. Alas, he brutally refuses, giving her a lecture on morality. However, years later, after a duel, he falls in love with the young woman who is now Prince Gremin’s wife. Will she yield to his advances? Fascinated by Russian culture and attuned to the dramatic intensity of Tchaikovsky’s music, Ralph Fiennes is directing his first opera. If he chooses to use pictorial simplicity to evoke the Russian countryside or a ballroom, it is all the better to emphasise the emotions of the characters, as complex as they are modern.
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EUGÈNE ONÉGUINE by Piotr Ilyitch Tchaïkovski (teaser)
Type: Teaser • Published 2026-01-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Fiennes
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Eugène Onéguine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Fiennes
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Ralph Fiennes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eugene Onegin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eugene Onegin about?
“Eugene Onegin tells a love story that doesn’t work”. This is how Ralph Fiennes sums up the plot of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera, inspired by Pushkin’s work. A jaded young dandy, Onegin sets shy Tatiana on fire at first sight. Overcoming her reticence, she writes him a passionate love letter. Alas, he brutally refuses, giving her a lecture on morality. However, years later, after a duel, he falls in love with the young woman who is now Prince Gremin’s wife. Will she yield to his advances? Fascinated by Russian culture and attuned to the dramatic intensity of Tchaikovsky’s music, Ralph Fiennes is directing his first opera. If he chooses to use pictorial simplicity to evoke the Russian countryside or a ballroom, it is all the better to emphasise the emotions of the characters, as complex as they are modern.
Who directed Eugene Onegin?
Eugene Onegin was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Who stars in Eugene Onegin?
The principal cast of Eugene Onegin includes Boris Pinkhasovich, Ruzan Mantashyan, Bogdan Volkov, Marvic Monreal, Alexander Tsymbalyuk.
When was Eugene Onegin released and how long is it?
Eugene Onegin was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Eugene Onegin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eugene Onegin was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.