Polikushka (1922)

"Polikushka" was the only film directed by Aleksandr Sanin, one of Moscow Art Academic Theatre's founders, and is based on Lev Tolstoy's homonym short story. In spite the many differences between the literary oeuvre and its film adaptation it is a remarkable work that is outstanding for its depiction of the cruel realities of Russian society -the harsh life condition of its main character and his family in contrast to the wealth of his mistress;

Directing:
  • Aleksandr Sanin

Writing:
  • Leo Tolstoy
  • Fyodor Otsep
  • Nikolai Efros

Stars:
Release Date: 1922-10-30
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  • Country: RU
  • Language: No Language
  • Runtime: 42
Ivan Moskvin
Ivan Moskvin
Polikey
Varvara Massalitinova
Varvara Massa...
Carpenter's wife
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