The Tolstoy Library

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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 12min

In which the Countess Rostóva, moved by friendship and a shared sense of faded youth, beseeches her husband for money to aid their young Borís, revealing the quiet sorrows and delicate bonds of their ...

21 Juni 5min

In which the Rostov household buzzes with genteel anticipation as guests gather to celebrate a name day, bringing together a mix of spirited personalities, from the formidable Márya Dmítrievna to the ...

21 Juni 15min

In which a mother, tender yet resolute, persuades her reluctant son to visit a gravely ill relative, navigating the intricate social currents of a noble household with cautious diplomacy. Their encoun...

20 Juni 10min

In which young Natásha, full of the tender tremors of first affection, hides among the flowers to watch the interactions of those about her and to share a secret moment with Borís, whose restraint and...

20 Juni 5min

In which the countess receives well-wishers and engages in heartfelt conversation with her old friend Princess Anna Mikháylovna, uncovering the tender struggles of friendships and family ties as borne...

20 Juni 10min