War and Peace (2007– )

The story of five aristocratic families in Russia during the the Napoleonic Era.

Stars:

Clémence Poésy, Alessio Boni, Alexander Beyer

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Clémence Poésy	...	Natasha Rostova (4 episodes, 2007)
Alessio Boni	...	Prince Andrej Bolkonsky (4 episodes, 2007)
Alexander Beyer	...	Pierre Bezukhov (4 episodes, 2007)
Malcolm McDowell	...	Prince Bolkonsky (4 episodes, 2007)
Andrea Giordana	...	Count Rostov (4 episodes, 2007)
Valentina Cervi	...	Marja Bolkonsky (4 episodes, 2007)
Hannelore Elsner	...	Countess Rostova (4 episodes, 2007)
Benjamin Sadler	...	Dolokhov (4 episodes, 2007)
Toni Bertorelli	...	Vasilii Kuragin (4 episodes, 2007)
Violante Placido	...	Helene Kuragin (4 episodes, 2007)
Ana Caterina Morariu	...	Sonja (4 episodes, 2007)
Elodie Frenck	...	Lise (4 episodes, 2007)
Ken Duken	...	Anatole Kuragin (4 episodes, 2007)
Hary Prinz	...	Denisov (4 episodes, 2007)
Vladimir Ilin	...	Kutuzov (4 episodes, 2007)
Dmitry Isayev	...	Nikolaj (4 episodes, 2007)
Igor Kostolevskiy	...	Tzar Alexander (4 episodes, 2007)
Wenanty Nosul	...	Gherasim (4 episodes, 2007)
Frédéric Gorny	...	Ramballe (4 episodes, 2007)
Pilar Abella	...	Mademoisellle Bourienne (4 episodes, 2007)
Scali Delpeyrat	...	Napoleon (4 episodes, 2007)
Brenda Blethyn	...	Márja Dmitrijewna Achrosímowa (4 episodes, 2007)
Juozapas Bogdanas	...	Petja (Child) (4 episodes, 2007)
Janusz Szilowsky	...	General Weirothen (4 episodes, 2007)
Lech Dyblik	...	Tichon (4 episodes, 2007)
Darius Meskauskas	...	Business Manager (4 episodes, 2007)
Pawel Burczyk	...	Igor - Head Waiter (4 episodes, 2007)
Pijus Cesaitis	...	Nikolushka (4 episodes, 2007)
Mindaugas Majauskas	...	Nikolushka (older) (4 episodes, 2007)
Robert Mazurkiewicz	...	Marshall Davoust (4 episodes, 2007)
Andrey Gusev	...	Platon (4 episodes, 2007)
Algirdas Tupe	...	Prokofy (4 episodes, 2007)
Simas Lindesis	...	Petja (teenager) (4 episodes, 2007)
Paulius Ignatavicus	...	Zidrinsky (4 episodes, 2007)
Yves Aubert	...	Napoleon (4 episodes, 2007)
Tim Bentinck	...	Denisov (4 episodes, 2007)
Daniel Flynn	...	Prince Andrej Bolkonsky (4 episodes, 2007)
Teresa Gallagher	...	Sonja (4 episodes, 2007)
Michael Harbour	...	Count Rostov (4 episodes, 2007)
Ève Karpf	...	Countess Rostova (4 episodes, 2007)
Jonathan Keeble	...	Pierre Bezukhov (4 episodes, 2007)
Corin Mellinger	...	Nikolaj (4 episodes, 2007)
Saul Reichlin	...	Vasilii Kuragin (4 episodes, 2007)
Marie Bierstedt	...	Natasha Rostova (3 episodes, 2007)
Sonja Deutsch	...	Márja Dmitrijewna Achrosímowa (3 episodes, 2007)
Tobias Kluckert	...	Prince Andrej Bolkonsky (3 episodes, 2007)
Helmut Krauss	...	Kutuzov (3 episodes, 2007)
Fred Maire	...	Vasilii Kuragin (3 episodes, 2007)
Ernst Meincke	...	Count Rostov (3 episodes, 2007)
Hans Teuscher	...	Prince Bolkonsky (3 episodes, 2007)
Gintaire Cepukonye	...	Natasha's Maid (2 episodes, 2007)
Rimas Morkunas	...	Driver (2 episodes, 2007)
Aurora Cancian	...	Márja Dmitrijewna Achrosímowa (2 episodes, 2007)
Stefano De Sando	...	Tzar Alexander (2 episodes, 2007)
Sergio Fiorentini	...	Kutuzov (2 episodes, 2007)
Laura Lenghi	...	Mademoisellle Bourienne (2 episodes, 2007)
Giuliana Lojodice	...	Countess Rostova (2 episodes, 2007)
Francesco Prando	...	Dolokhov (2 episodes, 2007)
Massimo Rossi	...	Napoleon (2 episodes, 2007)
Ilaria Stagni	...	Natasha Rostova (2 episodes, 2007)
Luca Ward	...	Denisov (2 episodes, 2007)

Storyline

The story of five aristocratic families in Russia during the the Napoleonic Era.

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Plot Keywords:

russia | explosion | napoleonic conquest | pregnancy | 19th century | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

Italy France Germany Russia Poland

Language:

Russian English

Release Date:

21 October 2007 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Guerre et paix

Filming Locations:

Bolshoi Drama Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lux Vide, EOS Entertainment, Pampa Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

394 min 480 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Near the end of the series (set in 1813), Pierre plays the first bars of Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor - which was composed in 1830.

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Connections

Version of War and Peace (1956)

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Soundtracks

"The Duke of Kent's Waltz"
(uncredited)
Traditional

User Reviews

Sensual Sensory Splendor

Condensed classic of epic proportions and sensual sensory splendors! This Italian T.V. mini series is studded with an international cast of brilliant players and enough extras to fill the Cinecitta Rome set five times over. One of the fascinating things about this marvelously accessible version of the story is that it is in English. Don't let the Russian Box fool you. An extra added bonus it that the film was shot in Russia so you get the added pleasure of seeing some incredible architecture of the period and the stunning Russian countryside (And a little of Lithuania.) There is in the huge cast some real stand out performances. Brenda Blethyn is wonderful as always, and as Prince Andre's father Malcolm McDowell is chilling and arresting in his approach to the part.

In the lead female role we have the lovely Cemence Posey, who is near perfect in a role so associated in the West with Audrey Hepburn. There have been complaints that she is a blond in a traditionally dark haired part, but that seems trivial to me in comparison to her performance. In the romantic lead of Prince Andre is the wonderful Italian star, Alessio Boni. He brings to the role a deliciously tragic gravitas that is so important to the story. He is a brilliant actor who needs more exposure on this side of the world. Just check out his work in 'The Best Of Youth' and 'Don't Tell'.

Also the incredibly beautiful Violante Placido plays the wicked Helene with relish and great style. Not since Polly Walker in 'Rome' has there been such a delicious wicked woman on the screen. She was a delight to watch and I found myself missing her when she was not on screen.

Benjamin Sadler, who was so brilliant in Augustus is on had to lend his considerable slithery charm and great presence to the role of Dolokov. Why is this actor not a huge star yet? Yes there are many other worthy performances to see and savor in this lush and enthralling film, too many to go any further with here. Rather, take the chance and get this film and let the magic of Tolstoy's timeless story take you into a world that is gone with the wind.

Yes it is not as huge and epic as the 1968 Russian classic but it is none the less even at times more wonderful! The disk is splendid with clear beautiful image and great sound. As I said the film is in Enlish with an international cast. It is obvious they are all speaking in English and if any are dubbed that is Not obvious. Very well done in the sound department. And the score by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek is lush and soaring. Most particularly stunning at the end of act two as Natasha descends the grand staircase with the viper Anitole Kuragin,Ken Dunken on her heals.