
Gogol. The Beginning
The Darkest Night Before Dawn
Directed by Egor Baranov
Produced by Sreda
A dark, atmospheric mystery-thriller that weaves Gogol's psychological torment and supernatural visions into a crime investigation set in 19th-century Russia.
1829: Nikolay Gogol, troubled Third Section clerk, burns his own books. Epileptic seizures plague him. Investigator Yakov Guro discovers Gogol's visions hold crime-solving clues. Together, they tackle a baffling case in Dikanka, where everyone hides a dark secret.
Questions people ask
Is Gogol. The Beginning scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Gogol. The Beginning sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Gogol. The Beginning end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Gogol. The Beginning violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Gogol. The Beginning easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Like Gogol. The Beginning
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gogol. The Beginning
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gogol. The Beginning, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gogol. The Beginning, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gogol. The Beginning, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































