Movie · 1970
Is First Love based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. First Love is based on the book First Love by Ivan Turgenev (1860).
The movie was released in 1970.
The book behind First Love
Common questions
Is First Love based on a book?
Yes. First Love is based on the book First Love by Ivan Turgenev (1860).
Who wrote the book First Love is based on?
First Love was written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1860.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read First Love 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)
- A Nest of Gentry (film, 1969)
- Mumu (film, 1959)
- Fathers and Sons (film, 1959)
- The Singers (film, 2025)