Movie · 1969
Is A Nest of Gentry based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Nest of Gentry is based on the book Home of the Gentry by Ivan Turgenev (1859).
The movie was released in 1969.
The book behind A Nest of Gentry
Home of the Gentry
by Ivan Turgenev · first published 1859 · political fiction, romantic fiction
Novel by Ivan Turgenev.
Common questions
Is A Nest of Gentry based on a book?
Yes. A Nest of Gentry is based on the book Home of the Gentry by Ivan Turgenev (1859).
Who wrote the book A Nest of Gentry is based on?
Home of the Gentry was written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1859.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Home of the Gentry before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Ivan Turgenev's books
- Bezhin Meadow (film, 1937)
- First Love (film, 1970)
- Mumu (film, 1959)
- Fathers and Sons (film, 1959)
- The Singers (film, 2025)