Description
Come explore Sergei Bondarchuk’s epic film adaptation of War and Peace, based on Leo Tolstoy’s monumental novel. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the film follows events from the Battle of Austerlitz to Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia. We will consider how the production balances sweeping historical spectacle with intimate human drama, while reflecting Tolstoy’s theme of individuals shaped by history. Participants will be able to view the four-part DVD and discuss the film in class.
