A classic among literary classics that has become the seventh monument of art, War and Peace returns to theaters in a restored version that is sure to please connoisseurs and neophytes alike.
The story unfolds from 1805 to 1820. While Napoleon I leads his Grand Army into Russia, the life of the aristocracy in Moscow continues with its mundane and minor scandals. Through a lyrical and stunning epic, War and Peace tells the story of two war-torn Russian aristocracy families in four episodes.
War and Peace: From Literary Classic to Cinematic Icon
This series of films adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s classic, directed by Sergei Bondachuk, was first released in 1966-1967 and quickly won praise from all quarters. At over 7 hours, this impressive work is not only impressive in its length. In addition to the grandiose setting and lengthy plot, the feature film has more than 300 roles and cost $100 million at the time, a price tag that would reach more than $700 million today, making it one of the most expensive films ever made. .
Re-release a restored version
An important project appreciated by both the public and the profession, which was awarded the Oscar and the Golden Globe for the best foreign film or the Grand Prize at the 4th Moscow International Film Festival, among others.
Legendary (and due to some, for example, the fact that it almost cost the director his life several times), War and Peace gets a new skin starting this November 22nd, with a restored version, allowing everyone to immerse themselves. History of cinema except that the big H. An unmissable event to say the least.
War and Peace consists of four films: Andrei Bolkonsky (Part 1 and Part 2) – 146 min, Natacha Rostova – 97 min, 1812 – 81 min and Pierre Bezukhov – 96 min.
They can be (re)discovered from November 22nd in the following rooms:
Paris – Reflet Médicis
Saint-Denis – L’Écran
Aix-en-Provence – Image Institute
Porto Vecchio – Galaxy
Strasbourg – Star
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