Sofia Kovalevskaya
Софья Ковалевская
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ayan Shakhmaliyeva
- Screenplay & Story
- Dmitri Vasiliu, Boris Dobrodeev
- Original Score
- Isaac Schwarts
- Original Title
- Софья Ковалевская
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ayan Shakhmaliyeva
Dmitri Vasiliu, Boris Dobrodeev
Isaac Schwarts
Sergey Yurizditskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitri Vasiliu
Writer
Boris Dobrodeev
Writer
Ayan Shakhmaliyeva
Director
Sergey Yurizditskiy
Director of Photography
Georgi Kropachyov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sofia Kovalevskaya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. 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.
Who directed Sofia Kovalevskaya?
Sofia Kovalevskaya was directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva.
Who stars in Sofia Kovalevskaya?
The principal cast of Sofia Kovalevskaya includes Elena Safonova, Vladimir Letenkov, Aristarkh Livanov, Natalya Sayko, Algimantas Masiulis.
When was Sofia Kovalevskaya released and how long is it?
Sofia Kovalevskaya was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 3h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Sofia Kovalevskaya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sofia Kovalevskaya was composed by Isaac Schwarts.