Joe Wright directed adaptation of Tolstoy's 1878 novel. Film shot on single soundstage at Shepperton Studios. Keira Knightley stars as Anna Karenina, third collaboration with Wright. Released September 2012 in UK, November 2012 in US
Film based on Tolstoy's 1878 novel about a married woman's love triangle. Anna Karenina falls in love with Count Vronsky at a Moscow ball. Their relationship ends after Anna miscarries Vronsky's child. Anna leaves her husband for Vronsky, leading to her depression. She commits suicide at a railway station after losing her son
BBC One aired six-part adaptation of Tolstoy's 1869 novel in 2016. Filmed in Russia, Lithuania and Latvia with Arri Alexa cameras. Premiered on BBC One January 3, 2016. Simulcast in US on A&E, Lifetime and History Channel
Russian literature began in Middle Ages with Old East Slavic works. Russian literature reached peak in 19th century. Alexander Pushkin founded modern Russian literature
Anna Karenina (1887) is considered the greatest novel ever written. War and Peace (1869) spans over 1,000 pages with 580 characters. The Kreutzer Sonata (1889) explores marital hypocrisy and music. The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886) addresses death and spiritual crisis. Resurrection (1899) tells story of nobleman's redemption after sin
Published in 1878, considered Tolstoy's first true novel. Story follows Anna and Vronsky's affair, leading to their exile to Italy. Novel spans eight parts with over 800 pages in two volumes. Trains serve as recurring motif throughout the story