The Kreutzer Sonata
La sonate à Kreutzer
Synopsis
Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Trukhacevskij
Éric Rohmer
Poznyecev
Françoise Martinelli
La Femme de Poznyecev
Jean-Luc Godard
Ami Journaliste
André Bazin
(uncredited)
Charles L. Bitsch
(uncredited)
Claude Chabrol
Cameo (uncredited)
Marc Laferrière
(uncredited)
François Truffaut
Cameo (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Rohmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Tolstoy
- Original Title
- La sonate à Kreutzer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Rohmer
Leo Tolstoy
Roland Sarver, Jacques Rivette
Jean-Luc Godard
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Rohmer
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Producer
Roland Sarver
Director of Photography
Jacques Rivette
Director of Photography
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What is The Kreutzer Sonata about?
Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.
Who directed The Kreutzer Sonata?
The Kreutzer Sonata was directed by Éric Rohmer.
Who stars in The Kreutzer Sonata?
The principal cast of The Kreutzer Sonata includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Éric Rohmer, Françoise Martinelli, Jean-Luc Godard, André Bazin.
When was The Kreutzer Sonata released and how long is it?
The Kreutzer Sonata was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 44m.