The Poet

Year: 2025 (February)

Genre:
Biography / Drama

Director:
Felix Umarov

Stars:
Yura Borisov, Paulina Andreeva, Anya Chipovskaya, Sergey Gilev, Ilya Lyubimov, Evgeniy Shvarts, Roman Vasiliev, Kai Aleks Getts, Ivan Zlobin, Yuriy Utkin, Lyudmila Grigorash, Ilya Vinogorskiy, Kirill Kovbas, Nikita Krahmalev, Pavel Kuzmin, Vadim Pirozhenko ...

Storyline:
A poet of the people... A soul ahead of its time... And a life lost too soon.

The Poet traces the extraordinary life of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, Russia’s beloved literary pioneer and the father of modern Russian literature. From his meteoric rise as a young poetic prodigy to his defiance against censorship and aristocracy, Pushkin’s journey was one of both cultural revolution and personal torment.

At the heart of his story lies his passionate marriage to Natalia Goncharova, the court intrigues that haunted them, and the fateful duel that ended his life at just 37.

The film explores the intersection of art, politics, race, and identity—Pushkin, a descendant of African heritage, lived boldly in an empire reluctant to fully embrace him.

With opulent period detail and poetic visual storytelling, The Poet is not just a biography—it’s a meditation on genius, freedom, and the immortal weight of words.

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Similar movies to The Poet

If you're drawn to literary period dramas and tragic biopics, The Poet stands with:

Amadeus (1984) – The beauty and burden of genius.

Bright Star (2009) – The romance and fragility of poetic lives.

Tolstoy: The Last Station (2009) – The cost of legacy in Russian letters.

💡 Like these, The Poet evokes a world of emotion, elegance, and tragedy—where the pen becomes both salvation and sword.

📌 Final Thoughts

With a visionary portrayal of Pushkin’s life, a rich tapestry of 19th-century Russia, and a deep reverence for his art and humanity, The Poet is a timeless biographical epic—a cinematic ode to language, love, rebellion, and the enduring legacy of a man who reshaped Russian literature forever.

He gave Russia its voice.
And lost everything for it.

Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!