What is Doctor Zhivago?
Q: What is Doctor Zhivago?
A: Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 epic romantic drama movie.
Q: What is the movie about?
A: The movie is about life in Russia before and during World War I and during the Russian Civil War from 1917 to 1922.
Q: Who wrote the novel that Doctor Zhivago is based on?
A: The movie is based on a novel of the same name. It was written by Boris Pasternak.
Q: Was the movie banned in the Soviet Union?
A: Yes, the movie was banned in the Soviet Union. It could not be made there and also could not be shown in theatres after it was released.
Q: How did critics initially receive Doctor Zhivago?
A: Critics complained when the movie was released because its running time was over three hours. Also, critics thought that the history in the movie was not told correctly.
Q: How is the movie now regarded by the public and critics?
A: Over time, opinions changed. Now it is thought by the public to be one of David Lean's best movies.
Q: Did Doctor Zhivago win any awards?
A: Yes, the movie won five Academy Awards. It was entered into the 1966 Cannes Film Festival.
