The Tolstoy Library

In which the solemn proceedings of the trial unfold with the president methodically questioning the accused about the events surrounding the merchant Smelkoff’s death, revealing a tapestry of denial, ...

8 Marras 13min

In which the stern proceedings of a trial unfold, revealing a web of suspicion and accusation surrounding the sudden demise of a merchant amidst whispered allegations of theft and poison. The testimon...

8 Marras 7min

In which a somber courtroom scene unfolds as three prisoners—each from humble origins—are questioned in turn, their demeanours revealing varied mixtures of defiance, resignation, and quiet dignity und...

8 Marras 8min

In which the solemn ceremony of swearing in a jury unfolds with meticulous order, introducing a diverse assembly of men tasked with a grave public duty, among them Nekhludoff, whose attention is caugh...

8 Marras 7min

In which the various officials and jurymen, each marked by their peculiar habits and dispositions, assemble in the imposing courtroom that breathes the solemnity and ceremony of Russian justice. The s...

8 Marras 7min

In which the judges assemble in their chamber, revealing through their private habits and dispositions the subtle contrasts of character and circumstance that shape their conduct and duties. The unfol...

8 Marras 7min

In which the bustling Court corridors reveal a tableau of men from various walks of life drawn together by the solemn duty of jury service, their interactions tinged with the subtle tensions and socia...

8 Marras 6min

In which Nekhludoff wrestles quietly with his hesitations about art, marriage, and the social ties that bind him, while navigating the routine demands of his public duties. His inner turmoil mingles w...

8 Marras 6min