Polikushka

Polikushka (1922)

Поликушка

"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;

Date of release
1922-10-30
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (5)
Runtime
42m
Genres
Drama
Director
Aleksandr Sanin

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Polikushka

Polikushka is a 1922 Soviet drama film directed by Alexander Sanin, based on Leo Tolstoy's 1863 story of the same title: Polikúshka: The Lot of a Wicked Court Servant. It features the famous Moscow Art Theatre actor Ivan Moskvin in his first on-screen role. The filming was completed in 1919 but the release was delayed till 1922 because of the Russian Civil War.

Production

The film was Ivan Moskvin's film debut and he had to readjust his overly theatrical acting style to a more realistic and reserved manner.

Filming was done in a difficult period when there was a severe shortage of film stock. Reshoots were done only in exceptional circumstances.

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