Movie · 1972 · ZDF
Is Pilate and Others based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Pilate and Others is based on the book The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov (1928).
The movie was released in 1972 on ZDF.
The book behind Pilate and Others
The Master and Margarita
by Mikhail Bulgakov · first published 1928 · Fantastic Realism
Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Other adaptations of The Master and Margarita
- The Master and Margarita (TV, 2005)
- The Master and Margarita (film, 2024)
- The Master and Margarita (film, 2006)
Common questions
Is Pilate and Others based on a book?
Yes. Pilate and Others is based on the book The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov (1928).
Who wrote the book Pilate and Others is based on?
The Master and Margarita was written by Mikhail Bulgakov and first published in 1928.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Master and Margarita 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)
- Heart of a Dog (film, 1988)
- Morphine (film, 2008)
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (TV, 2012)