The Tolstoy Library

In which Levin, newly wedded and keenly hopeful, discovers the manifold complexities and unforeseen trials of domestic life, finding that love alone does not suffice to smooth the path of matrimony. T...

7 Maj 10min

In which a couple finds quiet happiness together after their return from Moscow, engaging in simple, familiar pastimes while a thoughtful discussion of agricultural reform and the challenges of modern...

7 Maj 9min

In which the creation of Anna’s portrait by the artist Mihailov reveals subtle tensions between artistic talent and societal standing, while Vronsky’s own artistic pursuits falter under the weight of ...

7 Maj 6min

In which a small circle of acquaintances gather to admire the haunting beauty of an artist’s forgotten study, stirring a fleeting revival of his own fervent convictions amidst the turbulent inconsiste...

6 Maj 4min

In which the painter Mihailov nervously presents his solemn depiction of Pilate and Christ to three visitors—among them Anna and Vronsky—whose detached gazes prompt him to see his own work anew, wrest...

6 Maj 12min

In which the artist Mihailov wrestles with domestic strife yet channels his vexations into a burst of artistic inspiration, capturing with vivid clarity the lively pose and character of his subject. H...

6 Maj 6min

In which Anna, newly recovered and exhilarated by a fresh love abroad, reflects on the past with a blend of joy and uneasy detachment, while embracing the tender attentions of Vronsky amidst a life re...

5 Maj 8min

In which the restless currents of acquaintance and ideology converge in a quaint Italian town, as past friendships rekindle and new impressions settle gently upon the steadfast bonds of companionship....

5 Maj 12min