Movie · 2026
Is Buratino based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Buratino is based on the works The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi (1883) and The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Buratino by Aleksey Tolstoy (1936).
The movie was released in 2026.
The book behind Buratino
The Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi · first published 1883 · literary fairy tale, children's story, children's fiction
1883 novel by Carlo Collodi.
The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Buratino
by Aleksey Tolstoy · first published 1936 · fairy tale
Fairy tale by Aleksey Tolstoy.
Other adaptations of The Adventures of Pinocchio
- Pinocchio (film, 1940)
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (film, 2022)
- Pinocchio 3000 (film, 2004)
- Pinocchio (film, 2022)
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (film, 1996)
- Pinocchio (film, 2002)
Common questions
Is Buratino based on a book?
Yes. Buratino is based on the works The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi (1883) and The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Buratino by Aleksey Tolstoy (1936).
Who wrote the book Buratino is based on?
The Adventures of Pinocchio was written by Carlo Collodi and Aleksey Tolstoy and first published in 1883.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Adventures of Pinocchio 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 Carlo Collodi's books
- Aelita (film, 1924)
- The Golden Key (film, 1939)
- The Adventures of Buratino (film, 1975)
- The Adventures of Buratino (film, 1959)
- Pinocchio (film, 2019)
- Peter the First, Part One (film, 1937)