Polikushka
1922
Drama
Synopsis
"Polikushka" was the only film directed by Aleksandr Sanin, one of Moscow Art Academic Theatre's founders, and is based on Lev Tolstoy's homonym short story. In spite the many differences between the literary oeuvre and its film adaptation it is a remarkable work that is outstanding for its depiction of the cruel realities of Russian society -the harsh life condition of its main character and his family in contrast to the wealth of his mistress;
Credits
Cast
Aleksandr Istomin as Ilyukha, Dutlov's cousin
Dmitry Gundurov as Gardener
Ivan Moskvin as Polikey
Varvara Bulgakova as Mistress's niece
Varvara Massalitinova as Carpenter's wife
Vera Pashennaya as Akulina, Polikey's wife
Crew
Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky (Director of Photography)
Aleksandr Arkhangelskiy (Original Music Composer)
Sergei Kozlovsky (Production Design)
Serhii Petrov (Production Design)
Original Poster
Polikushka - Original Poster
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