Oblomov – A Few Days from the Life of I. I. Oblomov

1980 · drama · Nikita Mikhalkov

Oblomov – A Few Days from the Life of I. I. Oblomov (Russian title: «Oblomov – A Few Days from the Life of I. I. Oblomov») is a Soviet-era drama directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, adapted from Ivan Goncharov’s novel. The film centres on Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, a nobleman whose inertia and reflective disposition pit him against the demands of society, love, and self-determination. Rich with introspective themes, character studies, and period detail, this film is frequently praised for its fidelity to Russian literary tradition and evocative portrayal of existential lethargy.