Statements (366)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:ballet gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:opera gptkb:film film adaptation 2000 film adaptation 1972 film adaptation 1999 film adaptation 1957 film adaptation 1970 film adaptation 1993 film adaptation 2018 musical adaptation 2010 stage adaptation 2006 film adaptation 1995 ballet adaptation 2015 film adaptation 1968 film adaptation 1980 film adaptation 1984 film adaptation 1986 film adaptation 1991 film adaptation 1992 film adaptation 1994 film adaptation 1998 film adaptation 2014 musical adaptation 2006 opera adaptation 2012 radio adaptation 1990 stage adaptation 1999 stage adaptation 2001 stage adaptation 2002 stage adaptation 2003 stage adaptation 2004 stage adaptation 2005 stage adaptation 2007 stage adaptation 2008 stage adaptation 2009 stage adaptation 2010 stage adaptation 2011 stage adaptation 2018 television adaptation 1975 theatrical adaptation 2014 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:opera gptkb:theater gptkb:television gptkb:film stage productions stage adaptations Opera Adaptation opera adaptations |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:David_Mamet gptkb:Simon_Stephens gptkb:opera gptkb:television gptkb:Tom_Stoppard gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play Modern Productions Chekhov's original text |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Chekhov's_plays
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| gptkbp:based_on |
Play by Anton Chekhov
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.2 million
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Vladimir_Nemirovich-Danchenko
gptkb:Michael_Zegen gptkb:Mireille_Enos gptkb:Corey_Stoll gptkb:Dame_Helen_Mirren gptkb:Saoirse_Ronan gptkb:David_Strathairn gptkb:Elisabeth_Moss gptkb:Gina_Gershon gptkb:Olga_Knipper gptkb:Mikhail_Chekhov gptkb:Jon_Tenney gptkb:Maria_Ermolova gptkb:Billy_Howle |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Irina's egoism
Konstantin's struggles Nina's journey Trigorin's conflicts Trigorin's conflict |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
Irina's need for control
Konstantin's desire for approval Nina's quest for fame Trigorin's struggle with success Konstantin's struggle for recognition Irina's need for validation Nina's desire for fame Trigorin's conflict between love and ambition |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Irina and Trigorin
Konstantin and Irina Nina and Konstantin Nina and Trigorin Trigorin and Konstantin Nina and Irina |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Irina_Arkadina
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev gptkb:Masha gptkb:Trigorin gptkb:Sorin Shamrayev Medvedenko Sorina |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Tami_Reiker
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Alexander_Chekhov
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
Controversial Acclaimed initially mixed reviews initially mixed now considered a classic later regarded as a classic influential in theater history |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired adaptations influenced modern theater inspired numerous adaptations inspired many adaptations Studied in Literature Courses influenced Russian literature considered a classic of world literature translated into many languages studied in literature courses performed in schools explored in academic studies influenced playwrights adapted into various languages analyzed in theater studies influenced modern drama Inspired Other Works influenced playwrights like David Mamet influenced playwrights like Edward Albee influenced playwrights like Tennessee Williams influenced world theatre influenced directors like Andrei Tarkovsky influenced directors like David Mamet influenced directors like Ingmar Bergman influenced directors like Julie Taymor influenced directors like Mike Leigh influenced directors like Peter Brook influenced directors like Peter Hall influenced directors like Richard Eyre influenced directors like Robert Lepage influenced directors like Robert Wilson influenced directors like Sam Mendes Influenced Modern Theatre Performed Worldwide Adapted into Various Languages |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Michael_Mayer
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:IFC_Films
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:David_Rosenbloom
|
| gptkbp:explores |
the search for meaning
the role of the artist the nature of performance the conflict between art and life |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
exploration of human emotions
its complex characters its tragicomic elements |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Irina_Arkadina
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1896
gptkb:Moscow |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:1896
|
| gptkbp:follows |
the lives of artists and their relationships
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:tragedy tragicomedy |
| gptkbp:has |
multiple acts
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| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya
gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev gptkb:Masha gptkb:Trigorin gptkb:Sorin Polina Shamrayev |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
the decline of the aristocracy
the rise of the intelligentsia the impact of the Russian Revolution Russian society in the late 19th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Seagull
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Stanislavski_system
modern theater modern theatre |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern theatre
theater movements subsequent playwrights |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Realism gptkb:existentialism gptkb:modernism gptkb:postmodernism gptkb:Modernism realism symbolism Chekhov's life experiences |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Stanislavski
modern drama psychological drama modern theatre absurdist theatre |
| gptkbp:inspired |
numerous adaptations
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Chekhov's own experiences
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| gptkbp:is |
performed worldwide
a subject of academic research often studied in literature courses frequently referenced in popular culture often analyzed for its psychological depth a commentary on the human condition a staple of theatre repertoire a reflection of Chekhov's own life experiences a reflection of societal changes in Russia a significant work in the canon of world drama celebrated for its poetic language considered a precursor to modernist drama known for its rich character development often included in anthologies of plays often interpreted in various ways performed in various adaptations and interpretations |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
A Classic
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic of Russian literature
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Chekhov's_Major_Plays
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| gptkbp:is_translated |
Multiple Languages
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Russian
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic of world literature
studied in drama schools |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Irina_Arkadina
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev gptkb:Trigorin |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Inon_Zur
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
naturalism
symbolism tragicomedy |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Irina_Arkadina
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev gptkb:Masha gptkb:Trigorin Shamrayev Medvedenko |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Irina_Arkadina
gptkb:Nina_Zarechnaya gptkb:Konstantin_Treplev gptkb:Masha gptkb:Trigorin gptkb:Sorin Polina Shamrayev Medvedenko |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Moscow_Art_Theatre
gptkb:Broadway gptkb:Royal_Shakespeare_Company gptkb:Chekhov_International_Theatre_Festival gptkb:The_Chekhov_International_Theatre_Festival gptkb:Moscow_Art_Theatre_production_1898 international tours Broadway adaptations 2018 Broadway revival 2007 film adaptation modern reinterpretations West End revival 2001 stage adaptation 2016 London production National Theatre production 2016 Broadway production 2008 Chichester Festival Theatre production 2011 Royal Court Theatre production 1968 1968 film adaptation |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am in love with a woman who does not love me."
" Life is a great mystery." " The only thing that matters is the art." " The seagull is a symbol of freedom." " To be a writer is to be a lonely man." ' I am a seagull... No, that's not it.' ' Life is a great and terrible thing.' ' The only thing that matters is the art.' ' The seagull is a symbol of freedom.' ' To be a writer is to be a seagull.' “ The only thing that matters is the work.” “ The seagull is a symbol of freedom.” “ I am a seagull. No, that's not it. I am an actress.” ' To be an artist is to be in a constant state of suffering.' “ I am a seagull... No, that's not it. I am an artist.” “ To be an artist is to be a part of the world.” “ Life is a great and terrible thing.” ' To be or not to be, that is the question.' ' I am a seagull... No, that's not it. I am an artist.' ' I want to be a writer.' ' Life is a great big canvas.' |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
four
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| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:Russian
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in multiple languages
adapted for various cultures |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Walter_Kerr_Theatre
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Moscow_Art_Theatre
gptkb:The_National_Theatre |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:Moscow_Art_Theatre
gptkb:theater Worldwide theatre festivals theater worldwide ballet companies |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Konstantin_Stanislavski
gptkb:2017_Tribeca_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1896
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Moscow
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1896
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
Lindsay Law
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1896
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2017
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| gptkbp:revival |
frequently revived
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| gptkbp:runtime |
98 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Stephen_Karam
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Russia
The Russian Countryside |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Russia
a country estate in Russia |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the play within a play
the lake the gun as a symbol of despair the gun the seagull the play within the play the characters' dreams and failures the lake as a setting the seagull as a motif |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:art
love ambition disillusionment |
| gptkbp:theme |
the passage of time
unrequited love the nature of happiness art and creativity |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:art
gptkb:Family_Dynamics gptkb:Unrequited_Love the passage of time Art and Creativity unrequited love disillusionment Disillusionment The Nature of Reality Unrequited love the nature of happiness art and creativity |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Alexander_Chekhov
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jessica_Lange
gptkb:Natalie_Portman gptkb:The_National_Theatre gptkb:Angela_Lansbury gptkb:Mikhail_Baryshnikov |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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