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Polikushka

Audience Score
48
Polikushka
NR 42 minDrama
"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;
DirectorAleksandr Sanin
WritersNikolai EfrosFyodor Otsep

Movie Details

Original Language:Russian
Production Companies:Torgovy dom "Rus"