Uncle Vanya (1970)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Uncle Vanya |
| Original title | Дядя Ваня (Djadja Vanja) |
| Country of production | Soviet Union |
| original language | Russian |
| Publishing year | 1970 |
| length | 98 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Andrei Michalkow-Konchalowski |
| script | Andrei Michalkow-Konchalowski |
| production | Mosfilm |
| music | Alfred Schnittke |
| camera |
Yevgeni Guslinski Georgi Rerberg |
| occupation | |
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Uncle Vanya is a Soviet feature film from 1970. The film was based on the play of the same name by Anton Chekhov .
action
Professor Serebrjaków and his young wife Jeléna Andréjewna come to the country estate that he inherited from his first wife. For years it has been run by Serebrjaków's daughter Sonja and her uncle Vanya and since then the hard-earned money has been sent to the professor. The presence of the scholar suffering from rheumatism leads to emotional unrest among the residents of the country house. Vanya's mother, María Wassíljewna, raves about the professor, while Vanya and Dr. Ástrow become aware of their missed opportunities in life. Sonja has loved the doctor and conservationist Ástrow for years. Now she tries to convey her love to him. She asks her stepmother Jeléna Andréjewna to mediate. However, Ástrow lets her understand that he doesn't love Sonja. The intimate conversation ends with a fierce hug and kisses, during which they are surprised by Uncle Vanya.
Professor Serebrjaków invites the residents to make an announcement. He informs them that he has decided to sell the property. He would like to use the proceeds to buy a dacha in Finland . Vanya vigorously contradicts the decision. During the argument, Vanya tries to shoot his brother-in-law, but misses. Serebrjaków reversed his decision and left with his wife on the same day. Everything stays the same. Sonja and Vanya return to their everyday work.
Reviews
“Atmospherically very dense film adaptation of the play of the same name by Chekhov, which paints the picture of a sick society, but does not remain without hope. Subtly staged and played sensitively. "
Awards
The film took part in the competition of the Festival Internacional de Cine de Donostia-San Sebastián in 1971 and was awarded a silver shell. In 1973 Andrei Michalkow-Konschalowski was awarded the Finnish Film Prize for this film and two others as best foreign director.
Web links
- Uncle Vanya in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Uncle Vanya. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed April 5, 2017 .