Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
Lady Macbeth von Mzensk
Synopsis
A young woman, married to a wealthy man, but miserably lonely; trapped within a world ruled with an iron fist. Katerina is driven by a lust for life and for love. Her husband, though, is impotent; her father-in-law a tyrant. No wonder, then, that she longs to free herself from this yoke. When Sergei starts work on the family estate, she sees in him a chance for salvation. However, their subsequent affair marks the beginning of a descent into crime.
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Markéta Hrubešová
Kateřina
Galina Vishnevskaya
Kateřina (singing voice)
Michal Dlouhý
Sergei
Nicolai Gedda
Sergei (singing voice)
Petr Haničinec
Boris
Dimiter Petkov
Boris (singing voice)
Václav Neckář
Sinowi
Werner Krenn
Sinowi (singing voice)
Eva Šlosárová
Axinija
Taru Valjakka
Axinija (singing voice)
Stanislav Zindulka
Schäbiger Mann
Robert Tear
Schäbiger Mann (singing voice)
Václav Sloup
Hausknecht
Steven Emmerson
Hausknecht (singing voice)
Jan Skopeček
Mühlenarbeiter
Leslie Fyson
Mühlenarbeiter (singing voice)
Jiří Pomeje
Kutscher
Colin Appleton
Kutscher (singing voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petr Weigl
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Preis, Petr Weigl, Nikolai Leskov
- Original Score
- Dmitri Shostakovich
- Original Title
- Lady Macbeth von Mzensk
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- TV 2000, Krátký film Praha, Zweite Medienfonds GFP, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petr Weigl
Alexander Preis, Petr Weigl, Nikolai Leskov
Dmitri Shostakovich
Petr Hojda
Karel Kohout
Evelyn Paulmann
Department Leadership Roster
Petr Weigl
Director
Evelyn Paulmann
Producer
Karel Kohout
Editor
Libor Fránek
Production Design
Josef Jelínek
Costume Design
Petr Hojda
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
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What is Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk about?
A young woman, married to a wealthy man, but miserably lonely; trapped within a world ruled with an iron fist. Katerina is driven by a lust for life and for love. Her husband, though, is impotent; her father-in-law a tyrant. No wonder, then, that she longs to free herself from this yoke. When Sergei starts work on the family estate, she sees in him a chance for salvation. However, their subsequent affair marks the beginning of a descent into crime.
Who directed Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was directed by Petr Weigl.
Who stars in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
The principal cast of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk includes Markéta Hrubešová, Galina Vishnevskaya, Michal Dlouhý, Nicolai Gedda, Petr Haničinec.
When was Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk released and how long is it?
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.
Is Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk based on a book or true story?
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nikolai Leskov".