The Tolstoy Library

In which the austere and formidable Prince Bolkónski presides over a dinner that unfolds with a peculiar mix of social rigidity, familial respect, and lively debate on the nature of war and leadership...

24 Jun 10min

In which Pierre finds himself in a solemn chamber, witnessing the sacred rites surrounding his ailing father, Count Bezúkhov, whose stately presence remains undiminished even in frailty. Amidst whispe...

23 Jun 11min

In which a somber gathering convenes beneath the watchful gaze of Catherine the Great’s portrait, where whispered disputes and delicate manoeuvrings unfold around a dying man’s presence, revealing the...

23 Jun 11min

In which Pierre is gently guided through hidden passages and solemn company to visit his ailing father, amid a household stirred with quiet urgency and whispered anxieties. The weight of duty and the ...

23 Jun 11min

In which the somber air of a prominent household is thick with the looming shadow of death and the delicate anxieties of inheritance, as kinsfolk debate the validity and whereabouts of a critical will...

22 Jun 18min

In which the convivial Rostóv household gathers for an evening of music, dance, and gentle merriment, with Natásha and Sónya navigating the tender complexities of friendship and youthful hopes amid th...

22 Jun 13min

In which the conversation at a family gathering turns spirited as the men debate the justification and honour of going to war against France, mixing earnest patriotism with lighthearted banter. Meanwh...

22 Jun 7min

In which Pierre returns to his father's house in Moscow to a chilly reception amidst whispered gossip and strained family relationships, whilst pondering political ambitions and an unexpected invitati...

21 Jun 12min