The Tolstoy Library

In which young Natásha finds herself unsettled by the unexpected attentions of the charming Anatole Kurágin during an evening at the theatre, feeling both strangely drawn to and apprehensive about his...

6 Aug 8min

In which a theatrical performance unfolds with painted scenery and lively singing, capturing the attention of the audience, while Natásha, newly returned from the country and caught in a swirl of emot...

6 Aug 12min

In which the Rostóvs journey to Moscow, seeking to prepare for impending family visits and matrimonial arrangements amidst the wintry chill, finding refuge in the austere yet kindly household of Márya...

5 Aug 8min

In which the sensitive Borís drifts between two wealthy nieces, ultimately drawn into a melancholy but strategic courtship of the enigmatic Julie, whose outward gaiety belies a restless soul disillusi...

5 Aug 11min

In which Natásha Rostóv, radiant and hopeful, is brought by her apprehensive father to the austere Bolkónski household, where introductions are marked by uneasy glances and unspoken tensions. The enco...

5 Aug 9min

In which the dignified old Prince Nicholas Bolkónski, despite his waning health and bouts of forgetfulness, becomes a reluctant centre of political opposition in Moscow, while his devoted daughter Pri...

4 Aug 9min

In which the sombre atmosphere of Prince Nicholas Bolkónski’s house on his name day is permeated by his fierce suspicion and commanding presence, especially towards the charming French doctor Métivier...

4 Aug 13min

In which the gentle tensions of family and society softly unfurl in the drawing room as Princess Mary contemplates the complexities of love, loyalty, and alliance amidst whispered courtships and unspo...

4 Aug 6min