Lermontov(2014)

Lermontov is a biographical documentary-feature that explores the life of Russia's legendary 19th-century poet Mikhail Lermontov. Born 200 years ago, Lermontov lived intensely across just 27 years—writing poetry, fighting, falling in love, and ultimately dying in a duel. His striking portrait has become iconic in Russian culture, familiar to schoolchildren everywhere. Yet the man behind the image remains largely unknown. This film moves beyond the myth to examine who Lermontov really was, tracing the events and passions that shaped one of literature's most gifted and troubled voices. Through careful research and period detail, it reveals the complexity of a life cut short by violence.