On the Eve
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Synopsis
The story is set in the 1800s. Elena and Inzarov, a revolutionary Bulgarian, fall in love. After secretly marrying they decide to join the liberation, but on the eve of departure Dmitry dies. Elena takes Inzarov's body to the Balkans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Petrov
- Screenplay & Story
- Orlin Vasilyev, Ivan Turgenev, Vladimir Petrov, Yuriy Shevkunenko
- Original Score
- Arnold Roytman
- Original Title
- Накануне
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film, Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Petrov
Orlin Vasilyev, Ivan Turgenev, Vladimir Petrov, Yuriy Shevkunenko
Arnold Roytman
Vulo Radev
Margarita Dimitrato
Hristo Karaneshev, Tamara Ogorodnikova
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Petrov
Director
Orlin Vasilyev
Writer
Vulo Radev
Director of Photography
Simeon Halachev
Production Design
Levan Shengelia
Production Design
Vladimir Petrov
Writer
Shelli Bykhovskaya
Costume Design
Margarita Dimitrato
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Eve
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What is On the Eve about?
The story is set in the 1800s. Elena and Inzarov, a revolutionary Bulgarian, fall in love. After secretly marrying they decide to join the liberation, but on the eve of departure Dmitry dies. Elena takes Inzarov's body to the Balkans.
Who directed On the Eve?
On the Eve was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
Who stars in On the Eve?
The principal cast of On the Eve includes Lubomir Kabakchiyev, Irina Milopolskaya, Boris Livanov, Olga Androvskaya, Vsevolod Safonov.
When was On the Eve released and how long is it?
On the Eve was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Eve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Eve was composed by Arnold Roytman.
Is On the Eve based on a book or true story?
On the Eve is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ivan Turgenev".