On the Eve
1959, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Petrov.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 21 December 1959
- Original title
- Накануне
- Country
- Bulgaria, Soviet Union
- Written by
- Orlin Vasilyev, Vladimir Petrov
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What On the Eve is based on
On the Eve is based on On the Eve, an 1860 novel by Ivan Turgenev.
Novel · 1860
On the Eve
By Ivan Turgenev
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On the Eve runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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On the Eve isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1959. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Eve?
If you liked On the Eve, try Dear Comrades!, A Call to Spy, The Conquest of Siberia.
Who directed On the Eve?
On the Eve (1959) was directed by Vladimir Petrov and stars Lubomir Kabakchiyev, Irina Milopolskaya, Boris Livanov.
What is On the Eve based on?
On the Eve is based on On the Eve, an 1860 novel by Ivan Turgenev.