Movie · 2013
Is The Congress based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Congress is based on the book The Futurological Congress by Stanisław Lem (1971).
The movie was released in 2013.
The book behind The Congress
The Futurological Congress
by Stanisław Lem · first published 1971 · black comedy, science fiction
1971 novel by Stanisław Lem.
Common questions
Is The Congress based on a book?
Yes. The Congress is based on the book The Futurological Congress by Stanisław Lem (1971).
Who wrote the book The Congress is based on?
The Futurological Congress was written by Stanisław Lem and first published in 1971.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Futurological Congress 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 Stanisław Lem's books
- Solaris (film, 1972)
- Solaris (film, 2002)
- Solaris (film, 1968)
- First Spaceship on Venus (film, 1960)
- Ikarie XB-1 (film, 1963)