What Happens at the End of Oscar?

Oscar is the story of the life of the famous artist Oscar Rabin against the background of three decades of Soviet history; it is a story about a successful experience of standing up against a regime with the help of paint and brushes. It is the story of non-violent resistance against evil, of the boundaries of compromise, about how people try to maintain their inner freedom when they are living in a country that is not very free. The film uses many unique newsreels and other archival materials being shown for the first time. Along with Oscar Rabin, featured in the fim are Lyudmila Ulitskaya, Vladimir Sorokin, Evgeny Kisin, Boris Akunin, Maya Turovskaya, Vladimir Paperny, Erik Bulatov, Oleg Tselkov, Vitaly Komar, Vyacheslav Ivanov, Mihail Chemiakin, Igor Guberman, Donald Rayfield, and Adam Michnik.

Alexandr Smolyansky's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Boris Akunin (himself)'s journey. It is the story of non-violent resistance against evil, of the boundaries of compromise, about how people try to maintain their inner freedom when they are living in a country that is not very free.

How Does Boris Akunin (himself)'s Story End?

• Boris Akunin: Boris Akunin's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Evgeny Kissin (himself): Evgeny Kissin's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Maya Turovskaya (herself): Maya Turovskaya's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

Is Oscar Based on a True Story?

Yes — Oscar draws from real events. The ending reflects documented outcomes, though Alexandr Smolyansky has taken creative liberties in dramatizing specific scenes for cinematic impact.

What Does the Ending of Oscar Mean?

The ending of Oscar brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Boris Akunin's story may not satisfy all audiences.