Movie · 1957
Is Malva based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Malva is based on the book Malva by Maxim Gorky (1897).
The movie was released in 1957.
The book behind Malva
Common questions
Is Malva based on a book?
Yes. Malva is based on the book Malva by Maxim Gorky (1897).
Who wrote the book Malva is based on?
Malva was written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1897.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Malva 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 Maxim Gorky's books
- The Lower Depths (film, 1957)
- Mother (film, 1990)
- The Lower Depths (film, 1936)
- My universities (film, 1940)
- The Childhood of Maxim Gorky (film, 1938)
- Foma Gordeyev (film, 1959)