# Burnt by the Sun

> 1994 film by Nikita Mikhalkov

**Wikidata**: [Q1127167](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1127167)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_by_the_Sun)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/burnt-by-the-sun

## Summary
Burnt by the Sun is a 1994 film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. It is classified as a historical drama, war film, and drama film that achieved significant international recognition, winning the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film and the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: Nikita Mikhalkov
- **Release Dates**: May 21, 1994; August 31, 1994; November 2, 1994
- **Aliases**: Soleil trompeur, Utomlyonnyye solntsem
- **Genres**: Historical drama, war film, drama film
- **Awards**:
  - Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
  - Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
  - Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (Cannes)
- **Sequel**: Burnt by the Sun 2：Escape (2010)
- **Sitelink Count**: 46

## FAQs
**Who directed Burnt by the Sun?**
The film was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, who also directed its sequel, *Burnt by the Sun 2: Escape*.

**What awards did the film win?**
It won the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at Cannes, and the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

**What are the alternative titles for the film?**
The entity is known by the aliases *Soleil trompeur* and *Utomlyonnyye solntsem*.

**What is the genre of the film?**
Burnt by the Sun is categorized as a historical drama, a war film, and a drama film.

**Is there a sequel to this film?**
Yes, the film is followed by *Burnt by the Sun 2: Escape*, a 2010 film also directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.

## Why It Matters
Burnt by the Sun is a significant work in the historical drama and war film genres, distinguished by its critical acclaim on the international stage. Its receipt of the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film and the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix highlights its artistic merit and global impact. The film's narrative legacy continued with a sequel released in 2010, indicating its enduring cultural relevance.

## Notable For
- Winning the **Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix**, the festival's second-most prestigious prize (inception: 1967).
- Winning the **Academy Award for Best International Feature Film**, an American film award (inception: 1957).
- Winning the **Prize of the Ecumenical Jury** at the Cannes Film Festival (inception: 1974).
- Being directed by **Nikita Mikhalkov**.
- Having multiple publication dates in 1994: May 21, August 31, and November 2.

## Body

### Film Classification and Genre
Burnt by the Sun is defined as a film, a sequence of images that give the impression of movement stored on film stock. It falls into three primary genre categories:
*   **Historical drama**: A drama fiction work of art set in, or reminiscent of, an earlier time period.
*   **War film**: A film genre depicting wars.
*   **Drama film**: A broader film genre classification.

### Production and Release Details
The film was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. It has been released under multiple aliases, including *Soleil trompeur* and *Utomlyonnyye solntsem*.
The entity has a sitelink count of 46 and a Wikipedia title matching its primary name. Specific publication dates associated with the film include:
*   May 21, 1994
*   August 31, 1994
*   November 2, 1994

### Awards and Recognition
The film has received recognition from several prestigious award bodies:
*   **Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix**: This award, established in 1967, is the second-most prestigious prize of the Cannes Film Festival. The award is associated with the country France.
*   **Academy Award for Best International Feature Film**: This American film award, established in 1957, is associated with the country United States.
*   **Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Cannes**: Established in 1974, this prize is also associated with the country France.

### Related Geographical Entities
The knowledge base connects Burnt by the Sun to two major geographical entities:

**Russia**
Russia is defined as a country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It has multiple recorded inception dates and historical qualifiers:
*   **1991-12-25**: Associated with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. References include the text: "1. Государство Российская Советская Федеративная Социалистическая Республика (РСФСР) впредь именовать Российская Федерация (Россия)."
*   **0880 (circa)**: Associated with Kievan Rus'.
*   **1125**: Associated with the Grand Principality of Vladimir.
*   **1263**: The preferred inception date, associated with the Grand Principality of Moscow.

**France**
France is defined as a country in Western Europe and other continents through its overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Its recorded inceptions include:
*   **0843-08-00**: Associated with West Francia and the Treaty of Verdun.
*   **0481**: Associated with Francia.
*   **1804-05-18**: Associated with the First French Empire.

### Sequels and Related Works
The film is directly connected to a successor entity:
*   **Burnt by the Sun 2：Escape**: A 2010 film directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. This entity is listed as both a successor and a predecessor in the provided data, with a sitelink count of 20.

## References

1. [Source](https://europeanfilmawards.eu/en_EN/film/burnt-by-the-sun.5384)
2. Kinopoisk
3. IMDb
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7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
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10. List of film licenses issued from 1945 to 2020
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12. Online-Filmdatenbank
13. The Movie Database
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