From 12 August 2017
Directed and choreographed by Angelica Cholina, this Vakhtangov Theatre production of ANNA KARENINA is a modern dance interpretation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, originally published in serial installments from 1875 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger. Telling the life story of the titular Anna, a St. Petersburg aristocrat, against the backdrop of late 19th century Russian society, Tolstoy's novel is widely considered a pinnacle in realist fiction.
Cholina strives to find the equivalent of Tolstoy's words in harmony and movement, as every gesture holds as much meaning as a word. The music of Alfred Schnittke helps to reveal the characters of the drama and their depth, together with elegance and mood corresponding to the amplitude of the novel.
Presented in Russian with English subtitles.
Running time: 2 hours 45 mins inc. interval
PARTICIPATING CINEMAS
VIC
Cinema Nova
Palace Balwyn
Lido Cinemas
Classic Cinemas
Cameo Cinemas
ACT
Dendy Canberra
Palace Electric
NSW
Cremorne Orpheum
Palace Chauvel
Dendy Opera Quays
Dendy Newtown
Narooma Kinema
Avoca Beach Picture Theatre