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Gogol the Bird (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 2009, Gogol the Bird is a notable film directed by Sergey Nurmamed, running about 160 minutes.

What it’s about. This biographical picture that was made for the 200th anniversary of Nikolai Gogol,is filmed in the unique style of the author Leonid Parfyonov. Documentary shows that the author of "Dead Souls", "The Inspector General" and "Taras Bulba" is not the founder of realism in Russian literature, but a modern and actual avant-garde writer who created works hitherto unprecedented, full of magic and phantasmagoria.

Who’s in it. Gogol the Bird stars Leonid Parfyonov as Himself (host), Liya Akhedzhakova, Aleksandr Kalyagin and Evgeny Mironov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Gogol the Bird sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gogol the Bird page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gogol the Bird (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gogol the Bird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Gogol the Bird worth watching?
Gogol the Bird holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Gogol the Bird?
Gogol the Bird stars Leonid Parfyonov, Liya Akhedzhakova, Aleksandr Kalyagin, Evgeny Mironov and Bohdan Stupka.
When was Gogol the Bird released?
Gogol the Bird was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.