Anna Karenina
Анна Каренина
Synopsis
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation. A Bolshoi Ballet adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel with choreography by Maya Plisetskaya, who also took on the titular role.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarita Pilikhina
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris Lvov-Anokhin
- Original Score
- Rodion Shchedrin
- Original Title
- Анна Каренина
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarita Pilikhina
Boris Lvov-Anokhin, Leo Tolstoy
Rodion Shchedrin
Vladimir Papyan, Valentin Piganov, Margarita Pilikhina
Department Leadership Roster
Margarita Pilikhina
Director
Boris Lvov-Anokhin
Screenplay
Rodion Shchedrin
Original Music Composer
Lev Statland
Production Design
Pierre Cardin
Costume Design
Vladimir Papyan
Director of Photography
Valentin Piganov
Director of Photography
Margarita Pilikhina
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Karenina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anna Karenina about?
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation. A Bolshoi Ballet adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel with choreography by Maya Plisetskaya, who also took on the titular role.
Who directed Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina was directed by Margarita Pilikhina.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
The principal cast of Anna Karenina includes Maya Plisetskaya, Alexander Godunov, Vladimir Tikhonov, Yuri Vladimirov, Nina Sorokina.
When was Anna Karenina released and how long is it?
Anna Karenina was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Anna Karenina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna Karenina was composed by Rodion Shchedrin.
Is Anna Karenina based on a book or true story?
Anna Karenina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".