Zhestokii romans

[Benjamin Sher]

Dear Laura and friends:

I don't know about a translation of the screenplay, but I'd recommend getting
a copy of the original play on which it is based, namely, Ostrovsky's
"Bespridannitsa"  ("Bride Without a Dowry"). The movie follows the main plot
of the play pretty closely, though, if I recall, rearranging the structure
somewhat. The copy of the movie I have has no subtitles. I bought who knows
where about 15 years ago. It is one of my favorite Russian movies, with a
sterling performance by Mikhailkov and the entire cast. It is one of the most
powerful indictments of the dehumanizing effects of capitalism (in this case,
that of the merchant class on the Volga in the 1870's) that I have ever seen
on film.

Benjamin

On Monday 16 July 2001 12:25, you wrote:
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> Dear All,
> Does anyone know if an English translation of this movie exists? And if
> so, where it can be purchased/rented?
> Thank you.
> Sincerely,
> Laura Kline
> Lecturer in Russian
> Wayne State University
> (313) 577-2666
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