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Is Cuore di cane based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Cuore di cane is based on the book The Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov (1987).
The book behind Cuore di cane
The Heart of a Dog
by Mikhail Bulgakov · first published 1987 · satire, short novel, science fiction
1925 novel by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Other adaptations of The Heart of a Dog
- Heart of a Dog (film, 1988)
Common questions
Is Cuore di cane based on a book?
Yes. Cuore di cane is based on the book The Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov (1987).
Who wrote the book Cuore di cane is based on?
The Heart of a Dog was written by Mikhail Bulgakov and first published in 1987.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Heart of a Dog 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 Mikhail Bulgakov's books
- Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future (film, 1973)
- The Master and Margarita (TV, 2005)
- The Master and Margarita (film, 2024)
- Morphine (film, 2008)
- The Master and Margarita (film, 2006)
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (TV, 2012)