All language subtitles for 1967 Anna Karenina (1967), Aleksandr Zarkhi (VOS Ing) [720p]

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It's good... Very good!

Oh, God!

A telegram for you, sir.

How's Darya Alexandrovha?

She instructed me to tell you
that she is leaving

and that he can... that is you, sir,
can do as you like.

Anna Arkadyevna will be here
tomorrow.

Thank God!
Alone or with her husband?

Alone. Shall I get the room ready
upstairs?

Ask Darya Alexandrovna.
Do as she orders.

So what should we do, Matvey?

Oh, well, we'll wait and see.

Help me dress now.

It's six o'clock
and the children are unfed.

All they had was yesterday's broth.

- Send someone for milk.
- Whom shall I send?

The chef left yesterday,

and the cook's packing,
she wants to be paid off today.

Everything in the house
is topsy-turvy.

Leave me alone!

Go to her, sir. Ask her to forgive
you. She will come round.

- What?
- I say she will come round.

You think so?

Now why should this happen to me?

As you make your bed,
so must you lie in it...

It's terrible.

Dolly!
- What do you want?

Dolly... Anna is coming tomorrow.

Well, what is that to me?
I can't receive her.

Oh, but you must, Dolly.

Go away!

Dolly...
What can I say?

Only one thing: forgive me.

Go away.

Cannot nine years of our life together

atone for an instant of
infatuation?

Don't talk to me about such filth.

Dolly, for God's sake, think of
the children! It's not their fault.

Punish me. Yes, punish me.

I can't find words to express
how guilty I feel.

Forgive me, Dolly!
Please, forgive me.

I do think of the children.

I would do anything to save them.

Tell me, after what has happened,

can we go on living together?

After my husband,
the father of my children,

had a love affair
with his children's governess?

What can I do?
What can I do?

You are loathsome, repulsive.

Your tears mean nothing.
You have never loved me.

You are disgusting!
A perfect stranger!

It's awful. One word more...

If you come near me,

I will call everybody and
let them know you're a scoundrel!

I'm leaving now.

And you may live here
with your mistress.

MOSCOW

A councilman, a landowner,
a gymnast, Grinevich.

A cattle-breeder, a sportsman and my
friend, Konstantin Dmitrievich Lyovin.

May I see you alone for a minute?
Excuse me.

Wait for me here.

My wife is ill.
I cannot invite you.

I only wish to say a few words to you.

All right. I'm meeting my sister
Anna from Petersburg.

How are the Shcherbatskys?
The same as ever?

Well, yes...
They're all right.

It's a shame that you hardly come
to Moscow.

- Why?
- Oh, nothing.

Where are you staying?

I don't know yet.
You haven't answered my question.

How is Kitty?

I always know a fine steed by
dum de dum... of his breed,

and a lovesick knight
by something in his stride.

- So that's why you came to town!
- Ah, then you've guessed.

What do you think of my chances?

Who? Me?
I could hope for nothing better.

You think it's possible?

Of course. Why not?

If you wish to see them,
go to the skating-rink.

Kitty skates there
from four to five.

You'll surely see her there.
I'll come and fetch you.

Vronsky! Your Excellency!
How are you? Whom are you meeting?

I'm expecting my mother.
She's coming from St. Petersburg.

I just met Lyovin.

- Do you know him?
- Yes, we have met.

An honest man. Very straightforward,
a heart of gold.

He's come here to propose
to my sister-in-law.

- Kitty?
-Yes.

I think she could make
a better match.

Yes, of course! But he's been in love
for so long. I'm really sorry for him.

Yes, it's a painful situation.
And who are you meeting?

A pretty woman.

So that's it.

- My sister Anna.
- Ah, Madame Karenina.

- You know her?
-I think I do... Though I'm not sure.

You got my telegram?

- Did you have a good trip, maman?
- Very good indeed.

This is Madame Karenina.

Her husband arranged for us to ride
together. I was delighted.

I hear you often visit
the Shcherbatskys.

Is it a case of ideal love?

I don't quite know
what you mean, maman?

It's good that you're
taking it so calmly.

Have you found your brother?

Anna Arkadyevna has a little son,
from whom she's never been separated,

so she keeps worrying about
having left him.

Good day, Prince Oblonsky.
Please excuse me.

Excuse me.
I hadn't recognized you.

But I recognized you, because your
mother and I talked only about you.

- You must have been very bored.
- On the contrary!

I scarcely noticed
how the time passed.

The guard didn't hear
the train to reverse.

And he was crushed, cut in half.

How horrible!
If you'd only seen it, Anna!

His wife was there too.
She flung herself on the body.

They say he was the only support
of a very large family.

Can't anything be done
to help them?

Oh, my God! Why did this have
to happen?

For whose benefit do you intend
the 200 rubles?

The widow. Whom did you think?

This is a bad omen.

Nonsense, my dear.
You're here, that's the main thing.

You can't imagine
how much I'm counting on you.

Have you known Vronsky for long?

He is a capital fellow, rich,
has a brilliant future.

We hope he will marry
Kitty Shcherbatsky.

Now tell me all about you.

I can't possibly leave him.
There're the children... I'm tied...

I understand, Dolly.

He doesn't realize the awfulness
of my situation. He seems contented.

Oh no, he's to be pitied,
he's full of remorse.

Is he capable of remorse?
She's young, she's pretty.

They certainly talked about me.

Or, worse still, they didn't talk
about me at all!

The awful thing is that everything's
changed in my heart.

Instead of love and tenderness
I feel nothing but hatred.

I could kill him!

What am I to do, Anna?
Think for me, help me.

I've thought it all over
and see no way out.

- Could you forgive him?
-I don't know.

But still, Dolly, I think,
I'd forgive him.

I could never feel the same again,

but I'd still forgive him
as though nothing had happened.

Oh, darling, I'm so happy
you've come.

Of course, if I do forgive him...

I would have to do it completely,
as if nothing had happened.

Completely.

Go now and may God help you.

Kitty! Kitty, be careful!

Konstantin Dmitrievich, you here?
How do you happen to be here?

Thank you.

I came not long ago.

I was looking for you.
I wanted to call on you.

I didn't know
you skated so well.

- You're considered the best skater.
- I used to skate with a passion.

You do everything with a passion,
don't you?

I would like to see you skating.

With you I would have learned that
faster. I have confidence in you.

My own confidence grows
when you lean on me.

It must be dull in the country
in the winter?

Oh no! I have a lot to do.

- How long are you staying?
-I don't know.

I don't know.
It depends on you.

-On me?
- Yes, on you.

I... I came to...

I came to ask you...
I was looking for you.

No... No, it's impossible.

It couldn't be.... I knew it.

No, no... I'm sorry.

You have a lovely sister, Dolly.

What's that?

I brought my ball dress
to show you.

- And when is this ball?
- Next week.

It's one of those balls
where everyone feels so gay.

- Are there such balls?
- Certainly. Are you coming?

You're looking forward to it so much
that you want everyone to be there.

I want you to be there.
I see you dressed in lilac.

Why must it be lilac?

What a happy time of life!

I remember so well that blue mist
that envelops everything.

Childhood is coming to an end, and
the path leading from that vast circle

which is so charmed and delightful,
is growing narrower and narrower,

and it is exciting yet fearful
to go ahead.

I know something about you.
Congratulations. I like him very much.

I travelled with his mother,

and during the whole journey
we boasted of our sons.

- Have you your son's picture?
- Yes, I'll show it to you.

It's absolutely ravishing!
The bow is exquisite.

The rest may be a matter of taste,
but the bow!..

Who could that be at this hour?
Who can that be?

It's too early for my carriage,

and it would be too late
for a visitor.

How do you do.

Good evening.

- May I have this dance?
- Yes, with pleasure.

- What a delightful ball.
-Yes, isn't it?

- Is Lyovin here too?
- Lyovin? I don't know.

I've heard a lot of good things
about him.

Has Anna Arkadyevna really decided
to leave for Petersburg tomorrow?

Yes, I think so.

Anna Karenina, who dances more tonight
than anyone else in St. Petersburg.

Are you planning a trip to the countryside soon?
The weather's going to be nice, isn't it?

I think it's about time that...

May I, miss?

- No, thank you.
- Pardon me.

- Are you unhappy, miss?
- No.

Would you allow me to have this waltz with you?

No.

Bologoye!

- Do you wish to go out for a minute?
- Yes, I want a little air.

Excuse me, madame.

-You?
- Can I do anything for you?

I had no idea you were on the train.
Why are you on this train?

To be where you are.

I can't help it.

Forgive me if what I've said
has shocked you, but...

Forget what you've said
as I forget it.

I shall never forget a single word
of yours.

No! Enough! Enough!

ST. PETERSBURG

As you can see, your husband,
as tender as a newlywed,

is burning with a desire to see you.

How is Seryozha? Is he well?

Is this all to reward my ardor?
He's quite well.

- I hope you spent a good night?
- Very good, thank you.

- Count Vronsky.
-We've met, I believe.

You go with the mother and return
with the son. You've been on leave?

I do hope I may have the honour
of calling on you?

We'll be delighted.
We receive on Mondays.

What do they say in Moscow

about the new bill
I've put through the Council?

Let go of me! Mother is here!

Mama!

Seryozha! My little treasure!

I must disappoint you.

He has not missed you
as your husband has.

So fortunate
that I had half an hour

to come to meet you
and show my affection.

I must be off to a Committee
meeting how.

Where did you disappear to?
I expected you for dinner.

I was very busy.

I got word from Moscow
that Kitty is seriously ill.

Really?

You behaved wrongly, I've been
wanting to tell you that.

But who is responsible?

Why do you say that to me?

You know why.

I forbid you to speak this way.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to go to Moscow
and beg Kitty's forgiveness.

You... don't really want that.

She's a marvelous actress!

Did you notice how she fell down?
She must have studied Kaulbach.

Show me to Princess Myaghkaya's box.

The best way to know about love is
to make a mistake and then correct it.

- Even after you've married?
- Exactly.

Karenina is quite changed
ever since her trip to Moscow.

Women with a shadow
usually come to a bad end.

When I was young, I was in love
with a deacon.

I will not leave Anna to your mercy.

I don't like Karenin.
In my opinion, he's plain stupid.

My husband says he's one of the best
politicians on the continent.

If you really love me
as you say,

give me back my peace of mind.

I came just to tell you that.

I never knew what peace was,
so I'm unable to give it to you.

I can only give you all of myself
and my love.

Never say such things to me
and let us remain friends.

Friends we shall never be
and you know it.

I'm unable to think of you and me
separately.

I see before us either despair
and wretchedness,

or happiness.

- Is there no chance of it?
- No! No!

You know that friendship's not what
I need.

Only one thing
can make me happy.

That word which frightens you so.

Yes, love.

I don't like to use that word

because it means so much to me.

I'm only asking for the right to go
on hoping and suffering as I am now.

If this cannot be, order me
to disappear and I'll disappear.

To disappear?
I don't want to drive you away.

Then let things stay as they are.

Anna!

You're not in bed?
How extraordinary!

I wish to have a talk with you.

With me? What about?
Very well, let's talk.

But isn't it time to go to bed?

Anna, I must warn you.

Warn me? Of what?

I want to warn you that through
thoughtlessness or some recklessness

you may cause yourself
to be talked about in society.

Please, don't crackle your knuckles!
You know how I hate it.

Your too animated conversation today
with Count Vronsky

attracted attention.

Whenever I'm bored, it annoys you

and when I'm not,
you're still annoyed.

Tonight I had a good time.
Is this annoying you?

This is what I have to say,
and I ask you to listen to me.

I'm very interested, because I'd like
to know what this is all about.

As you know,
I regard jealousy

as an offensive and degrading
feeling.

But there are certain rules
of decorum

which cannot be transgressed
with impunity.

Judging by the impression
which you made on the whole company,

it looked as though your conduct
was not what is to be desired.

I positively don't understand.
Are you sure you're well?

I must remind you of your duties

before me, before you
and before Almighty God.

It was not man who joined our two
lives, but our Maker.

Only a crime can break this bond,

and the punishment a crime of this
sort entails is a severe one.

I don't understand what you're
talking about.

And besides,
I'm terribly sleepy.

It's too late.
Too late.

Oh, my God! Oh God!

All... is over.

I have no one but you.

Remember that.

How could I ever forget
what is all my life?

- For one moment of happiness...
- What... happiness?

For the love of God, not a word!

Don't tell me I missed.

Splendid. We both got it.

You're really lucky, Kostya.

You've got everything you like here.

You've got dogs, farmland, hunting
grounds.

You're writing a book.
I envy you.

Well, Stiva,
why don't you tell me anything?

Is Kitty Shcherbatsky married yet
or when is she getting married?

She has no intention of getting
married.

You were afraid of your rival
and ran away.

The doctors have sent her to
the country, some place near here.

She was very ill.

Alyosha! Have you had breakfast?

Are you ill?
Your hands are so cold.

No, I feel fine.
I didn't expect you.

I couldn't have lived through the day
without seeing you.

The races are today, aren't they?

Princess Betsy promised to take me.
How's Frou-Frou?

Frou-Frou? Sharp as a razor.

She's one of those animals
that don't speak only because...

I can see that something's wrong.
Either you're ill or...

- What are you thinking about?
- Always the same thing.

Please, tell me.

- Shall I?
- Do, for Heaven's sake.

- Shall I really tell you?
Yes, yes!

I'm going to have a child.

Our fate is sealed now!

But how to end it, Alexei?

Leave your husband
and join your destiny to mine.

They are joined as it is.

Completely.

He won't give up Seryozha.

He's not human. He's a machine.
A spiteful machine.

"I warned you of the consequences,

religious, civil and familial
consequences..."

I beg you, I entreat you
to never speak to me of that!

Promise you won't. When you talk to
me about it, I'm tormented.

All right, but I couldn't forgive
myself for making you unhappy.

Me? Unhappy?
This is my happiness!

Captain Usoltsev was thrown over his
horse. He was killed on the spot.

Seven riders were injured.

They say His Majesty is quite
displeased.

Am I late? How's Frou-Frou?

Everything is fine.

Ah, my beauty!

The horse of Mr...
I cannot pronounce his name.

Makhotin, he's my chief rival.

Easy, easy, Frou-Frou.

Did you get the note from mother?

I can't understand what's bothering
you.

You've been seen at Peterhof again.

There are matters
which are not to be discussed.

If that's the case, you should leave
the army.

Whatever my fate,
I will never complain.

Don't get upset before the race.

Good luck.

If possible, Milord, take the lead
from the start.

Princess Tverskaya,
the pearl of Peterhof.

Princess!
What a pleasant surprise!

Hello, little sister!

When shall we see each other?

The ovation you received for
putting your bill through the Council.

I'm gratified that at last
we are getting around

to firm and sound views
on these matters.

Your Excellency,
may I pay my respects?

How have you been this year?

The doctor came to see me and
took an hour of my time this morning.

I suspect he was sent
by one of my friends.

My health seems to be so precious.

Your friend was doing it for Russia.

Good afternoon, Alexei Alexandrovich.
Aren't you in the races today?

I'm engaged
in a more dangerous race.

Are you looking for your wife?
She's here.

My eyes are dazzled
by so much glitter.

If England is able
to point with pride

to the most brilliant cavalry
exploits in military history,

it's only thanks to the fact that she
has developed strength historically

in both her animals and her men.

You must agree that every profession

has its dangers, of course.

However, the manly games
that we're watching...

the horrible sports, such as prize-
fighting or Spanish bull-fighting,

are a sign of barbarity.

My favorite!

No, I shan't come again.
It gets me too upset.

Don't you think so, Anna?

Vronsky!

Makhotin!

Milord fell back on the saddle during
a jump and broke Frou-Frou's spine.

We are leaving.
Are you ready?

Stiva!
What happened?

Vronsky was not hurt.

I repeat my offer to give you my arm
if you wish to go.

No! Leave me alone!
I want to stay.

Once again I'm offering you
my arm.

I promise to take Anna home.

Excuse me, Princess, but I see
that Anna is not feeling well,

and I wish her to come home with me.

She is pining away.
And the whole town's talking.

How much we are attracted
to these cruel spectacles!

- I've noticed that...
- What? I don't understand.

I'm obliged to tell you...

that you have just behaved
in a very indecent manner.

Indecent?
What was indecent about my conduct?

What did you consider indecent?

The despair that you weren't able
to hide when one of the riders fell.

It maybe that I'm mistaken?

If I am mistaken,
please excuse me.

No, you are not mistaken.

You're not at all mistaken.

I am desperate
and I can't help being desperate.

I am listening to you
but thinking of him.

I am... I am in love with him.

I'm his mistress.

I can't bear you,

I'm afraid of you, I abhor you.

Do whatever you like with me.

You met him?
And he bowed to you like this?

I thought he was at a Council meeting.

He was at the Council but came back.

If only he broke with you!
This situation can't go on.

You're not angry with me?
I absolutely had to talk to you.

I had to tell you that I had told
Alexei Alexandrovich everything.

That I couldn't be his wife any
longer... everything.

Yes, it's a thousand times easier
that way.

That was the only thing I wanted,
to clear up this situation.

I realize how hard it must have been
for you.

No, it wasn't hard at all.
It happened by itself.

Today he left a letter for me.

He writes that we have no right
to sever the ties which bind us...

that our life will have to go on
as before.

I'm so glad!

Because things simply cannot go on
the way he suggests.

And Seryozha?
He knows I won't leave my son.

I cannot live without my son
even if I'm with the man I love.

I hope that now
you will leave him

and let me think about the future,
about organizing our life.

Which is better
to leave your son,

or to go on living
in this humiliating situation?

- Humiliating for whom?
- Most of all, for you.

You say it's humiliating.

No, believe me, for me only one thing
has any meaning your love.

If I have your love,
I feel so exalted

that nothing can possibly humiliate me.

Because I'm proud of the situation
I'm, I'm proud of...

Anna, can't you get a divorce?

Isn't it possible to take your son
and leave your husband?

No. Let's not talk about it any more.

Everything will be settled soon.

Do not interrupt me!

I'm going to die.
And I'm very glad of it.

I will release you all.

What nonsense you are talking!

No, no, it's true.
I had a dream.

I ran into my bedroom
and there was something in the corner.

It turned around
and I saw it was a peasant.

He was small and frightening,
with a disheveled beard.

He bent over a sack,
fumbling in it for a long time,

and he spoke in French,
talking very fast...

I tried to wake up but I couldn't.

And he said: “In childbirth,
you will die in childbirth.”

What utter nonsense!
How can you believe that?

Is Anna Arkadyevna in her room?

Anna Arkadyevna is giving a lesson
to Sergey Alexeyevich.

What do you want?

- Seryozha, leave the room.
- Wait.

- Good morning, papa.
- Leave the room.

- What do you want?
- Your lover's letters.

They're not here.
Let go. What are you doing?

Sit down.
I must speak to you.

I won't tolerate your receiving
your lover in my house.

I had to see him to...

I don't want to be told why a woman
meets her lover.

I've never known this cruel streak
in you.

You call cruelty the husband's right
to demand observance of decency?

That is cruelty?

It's worse than cruelty.
It's baseness.

No!

Baseness is to leave a husband and
son for your lover

and still eat your husband's bread.

I'll take the needed steps
to put an end to this situation.

You cannot imagine
my situation

any worse than I feel it to be myself.

It will come to an end by itself
very soon.

It will come to an end sooner

than you and your lover have planned.

You are merely interested in
gratifying your bestial lust.

The suffering of someone
who was your husband

fails to interest you.

You don't care that his life
has been ruined... and that he's...

he's... miserable.

I can change nothing.
Nothing.

I came here to tell you...

I've come to tell you that
tomorrow I'll be leaving for Moscow

and that I shall not return to this
house.

You'll be advised of my decision
by the lawyer

to whom I shall entrust
the obtainment of a divorce.

My son will go to my sister's.

You want to take Seryozha
only to make me suffer.

You don't love him.

Leave me Seryozha...
Leave him to me.

True, I have lost my love for my son,

because he is... associated with...
the repulsion I feel for you.

But I'll keep him all the same.
Goodbye.

Alexei Alexandrovich, please,
leave me Seryozha!

At least until I...

I'm going to have a child soon.
Leave him.

Ah, Alexei Alexandrovich!

Good to see you.
Have you been in Moscow long?

That wasn't nice,
You might have let me know.

I really had no time.
I've had a lot to do.

Come tomorrow for dinner.

I'll treat you to the Moscow
intelligentsia. You'll meet Lyovin.

- And how is my dear Anna?
- Anna Arkadyevna is well.

Please come! You can't imagine
how very sorry I'd feel if you didn't.

And so would my wife.

Stiva!

Papa!

I must buy coats for Grisha
and Tanya.

I'll need some money.

Ah yes, of course...
Well, tell them I'll pay later.

Where are you going?

To Yeliseyev's. I heard
they've just received fresh oysters.

Before I begin to
set forth my business,

I should like to point out that this
whole matter is to be confidential.

I wouldn't be a barrister
if I could not keep secrets.

Do you know my name?

I know you
and the valuable work you're doing.

You are known to the whole Russia.

I have the misfortune
to be a deceived husband,

and I want to legally break off
relations with my wife, to divorce her,

but in such a way that my son
shall not remain with his mother.

You are asking for my help
in obtaining a divorce?

Yes. I'd like to be familiarized
with the forms

in which this type of affair
is consummated in actual practice.

Divorce, according to our laws,
is possible in following cases...

I'm busy! I said wait!

The artichokes!
And soupe "Marie-Louise”!

And the orange punch?
It's my own invention.

In our Kaluga estate,

the peasants have spent everything
they had on drink.

Now they have nothing
with which to pay us.

Konstantin Dmitrievich,
do explain it to us.

You know everything, and you're
always defending the mouzhiks.

I'm sorry, I know nothing about it,
so I can't say anything.

We haven't seen each other
for such a long time.

Though I saw you once.
It was one evening at sunset.

For one fleeting moment you appeared
in the window of a carriage.

- What were you thinking about then?
-I don't remember.

It's a vicious circle, gentlemen.

Women are deprived of rights
for lack of education.

Absolutely correct.

The point is whether women are
capable of assimilating these rights.

As well as responsibilities.

I think they are.
Women are so special...

Have you heard about Pryachnikov?

He fought in a duel with Kvitsky
and killed him with one bullet.

Why was he dueling?

Because of his wife. He challenged
him and killed him. Acted like a man.

You're not leaving already?

Yes. I must apologize
for having to leave.

There's something I must speak to you
about. Please, come in here.

Where are you going? I'll go with you.

To see a ballet. But first
I have to pay a visit backstage.

The main thing is to preserve
the sanctity of the home.

So little harm is done...
and so much pleasure gained.

I know...
It's none of my business.

But I love and respect Anna.

What is wrong between you two?
What has she done?

She has slighted her duties

and deceived her husband.

Please, do anything you want with her,
but not divorce.

We must get out
of the humiliating position

in which we are placed.

We can't live as a trio.

And if you leave her,
what'll become of her?

It'll be the end of her.
Have you thought about it?

I have.
I have thought a great deal about it.

Anna and sin.
It's impossible! It's inconceivable!

I can't believe it!

I would pay dearly for being able
to harbor doubts.

But is it possible to harbor doubts
when a wife confesses to her husband

her infidelity?

When I doubted,
I had hope.

Now there's no hope,
yet I still doubt everything.

I'm in such doubt
that I even hate my son.

At times I even doubt if he's my son.

I am very unhappy.

I understand you so well!

I understand you, but listen,
I'd like to tell you my story.

I got married
and my husband deceived me.

I was so angry, so jealous
that I wanted to leave him.

But I stopped in time.
It was Anna who saved me.

I am living on, the children are
growing up.

My husband feels his fault,
and is growing purer, better.

I live on. I have forgiven him.
You have to forgive too.

I cannot forgive. Nor do I wish to.

I regard it as wrong.

I did everything for her.

And she has trampled it in the mud.

I'm terrified when I think of
what might happen.

I implore you, Alexei Alexandrovich,
go to her... Go to her.

Kitty, wait.

I... 've wanted to ask you something
for a long time.

You may ask me now.

That day we skated together you said:
"It's impossible.”

Does that mean...

Now I would say...
I would like...

Make haste!

How is Madame?

Safely delivered yesterday afternoon.

- How is she?
- Very poorly.

The doctors held a consultation
yesterday.

Take my bags.

Who is here?

The doctor, the midwife
and Count Vronsky.

- Send to the pharmacy for morphine.
- Right away, Doctor.

Good morning,
Your Excellency.

Alexei Alexandrovich...

Alexei Alexandrovich...
she's going to die.

The doctors say
there's no hope.

I'm completely at your mercy.
But permit me to remain here.

Though, of course, I'll do as you say...

Give me some water.

Oh, no. I think it's bad...
for my little girl.

All right, I agree.
Get her a nurse.

When he comes,
it will hurt him to see her.

He's a kind man.
He doesn't realize how kind he is.

Why isn't he coming?
Oh God, what a torture!

Take all these coats off me!
Take them off, please.

Has Seryozha been given his dinner?
You all forget, but he wouldn't have.

Anna Arkadyevna, he has arrived.
Here he is.

What nonsense!
You say he won't forgive.

You don't know him.
No one knows. I alone know.

No, no... I'm not afraid of you!

I'm afraid... of death.

Alexei... come closer to me.

I must make haste. There's not
much time left for me to live.

Soon I'll be too sick
to know anything.

Wait, wait...
Yes, yes, yes...

That's what I wanted to tell you.

I'm still the same.
But there's someone else in me!

I wanted to hate you

but could not forget the one
I had been before.

She is not me. The real me
is the one you see now. All of me.

I'm dying now.
I know I'm going to die.

I only want one thing...
Will you... forgive me?

You must forgive me, completely.

No, it's impossible!
I know you can't forgive me that.

No! Go away!
You're too perfect.

Why...
Why doesn't he come?

How strange that they should
both be called Alexei.

Yes... he has come! I knew it...

Farewell now.
Farewell to all.

Come here!
Uncover your face. Look at him!

He... he's a saint.

Uncover your face.

Alexei Alexandrovich,
do uncover his face.

I want to...

to see him...

Shake hands with him.

Forgive him, please.

Thank God...
Thank God.

That wallpaper is so horrid!

If I could only stretch my legs.
Oh God!

When will this all be over?

Alexei Alexandrovich...

I'm unable to speak,
unable to... think.

Please, have mercy!

No matter how great your suffering is,
mine is even worse.

Sit down and hear me out.
It's necessary.

I have to explain to you my feelings,

so that there will be no
misunderstandings concerning me.

I had decided on a divorce
and started the proceedings.

I admit I was beset by
thoughts of revenge.

When I received the telegram,
I came here with the same feelings.

I will say even more:
I longed for her death.

But then... I saw her and forgave her.

I have forgiven her completely.

I'm willing to turn the other cheek.

I'm ready to give away my shirt
since my coat has been taken.

I pray to God not to deprive me
of the joy of forgiveness.

Such is my position.

You can make me the laughing-stock
of society...

but I will not abandon her
should God Almighty grant her life.

I must remain with her,
and I will.

If she wishes to see you,
I will notify you.

At the present time, however,
I believe you'd better leave.

Yes, yes, of course.

Of course.

God's servant, Konstantin, plights his
troth to God's servant, Yekaterina.

In the name of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost.

God's servant, Yekaterina, plights her
troth to God's servant, Konstantin.

In the name of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost.

We praise Thee, most merciful God!

I hereby join in holy union
Konstantin and Yekaterina.

In the name of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost.

Joined in holy wedlock are thy
servants, Yekaterina and Konstantin.

In the name of the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost.

Almighty God, crown them with glory
and with honour.

He's not worth her little finger,
don't you think so?

- How is Count Vronsky?
- How is his wound?

He is recovering,
and planning to go to Tashkent.

Rejoice, oh Isaiah!

A telegram.

- Who's there?
- Princess Tverskaya.

One may regard one and the same thing
either in a tragic

or comic light.

I don't know whether I'm better or
worse than anyone else.

If he weren't going so far away,

I would have understood your own
and your husband's refusal.

I refuse for my own sake,
not for my husband's.

I beg you, let's stop talking
about it.

But surely you must want
to say goodbye to a man

who tried to take his own life
for you.

That's exactly why I don't want to.
Let's not talk about it.

Good day, Princess

I'm so glad you're at home!

I haven't seen you
since Anna's illness.

I've heard what good care you took
of her. You're an amazing husband!

How are you?

Better, I think.

You look pale.

We've been chatting too long.
I really must be going now.

Wait!
I must tell you... I mean, to you...

I can't and I don't want to have
any secrets from you.

Count Vronsky is leaving for Tashkent,
and he would like to say goodbye to us.

I said I could not see him.

You said that was for Alexei
Alexandrovich to decide.

No, I said
that I wouldn't receive him.

There would be no point in it.
I just don't want to.

Thank you most sincerely
for your trust, Princess.

I know you are a truly
generous man.

I love Anna and respect you so much

that I venture to offer advice:
do receive him.

Vronsky is the soul of honour,
and he's leaving for Tashkent...

Thank you, Princess,
for your sympathy and advice.

But only my wife can decide
whom she should

or should not receive.

With pleasure.

A telegram from your brother.
He's coming to Petersburg.

- I haven't the time to meet him...
- Yes, I know. I'll go.

I agree that there's no need

for Count Vronsky to come here.
However, if...

I've told you already.
Why do I need to repeat it?

Let's not talk about it anymore.

I left the decision up to you,
and I'm very glad to see...

That my wishes coincide with your own?

Yes.

Yes. The Princess shouldn't meddle in
others complicated family affairs.

Especially since...

- But I don't blame anyone.
- Yes, you do!

What has she done to you?
Why didn't I die?

Oh, I wish I were dead! I'm sorry,
I'm unstrung, but... do go away!

Go away! Go away!

I can't live with him anymore.
I can't bear the sight of him.

They say women love men
even for their vices.

But I hate him
because he's so virtuous.

You married without love,
or without knowing love.

That was a grave mistake.

I seem to be falling down the abyss,
and there's nothing left to do but...

You are giving in to pessimism,
you must pull yourself together.

Believe me, you're exaggerating
things.

No, Stiva, I'm lost. I'm lost.

I'm like a string stretched too tight.

The string can be loosened
little by little.

There's always a way out
of every situation.

Yes, you're right! There's no sense
in lying to myself any more.

I'm still alive and it's not my fault.
Let come what may.

Anything is better than deceit.
We'll go to Italy.

Alone, to live like man and wife.

- What is it?
- Oh, nothing, really.

I just wanted you
to turn round.

I made a wish and it worked.

What were you thinking about?

Just wondering how I'd cut out
these little holes.

What were you thinking about?

Tell me.

About my work. Many things...

I'm so glad of the chance
to be alone with you.

It's bad that you don't try to learn

the things which are the most
important for a Christian.

I must punish you.

I'm leaving now, and you're forbidden
to go for a walk as usual.

The nurse said that my mama isn't
really dead. Is it true?

She's dead... She's dead... for you.

“I haven't seen him for such a long
time.

I'm so unhappy being separated
from my son.

I'm imploring you for permission
to see him, if only just once.

I'm turning to you
and not to Alexei Alexandrovich,

only because I do not want
that generous man to suffer.

Knowing of your friendship with him,
I'm sure you'll understand me.

Will you send Seryozha to me

or should I come to the house
when you tell me to?”

I have received a letter from her.
She is here, in Petersburg.

Oh, I congratulate you!

Lydia Ivanovna has taken Karenin

under her special protection.

The Countess has never stopped
being in love with someone:

a prince, the Metripolitan,
now it's Karenin.

He came straight
from the Winter Palace

where the Czar was congratulating
those who've been decorated.

She asks me to assist her

in arranging a meeting
with your son...

our little angel.

I do not believe
that I have the right to refuse her.

You never see evil in anyone.

I see evil everywhere,
but would it be fair?

There is a limit to everything.

And if you ask my advice...

I'd advise you not to do it.

Without any hesitation I wouldn't
advise it.

With your permission...
I'll answer her letter.

All we may do is pray to Almighty God
to have mercy on her.

Madame?

I want to see Seryozha...
Sergey Alexeyevich.

Let me take a look.

He's waking up.

Madame is here?

Seryozha!

Seryozha!

It's me. Come here.

Mama!

Seryozha, my darling!

Today is my birthday.
I knew you'd come.

Mama, why are you crying?

I won't cry.
I'm crying for joy.

I haven't seen you for such a long
time. Now, you must get dressed.

Yes. Only I don't wash with cold
water. Papa said not to.

You're sitting on my clothes.

My darling, you didn't believe
I was dead?

I never believed it,
mama darling!

Don't go away, he's not coming yet.

My darling!
My blessed little monkey!

You won't forget me?

Don't go. He won't come.

My baby, love your father.
I did him a terrible wrong.

When you're older, you'll understand.

He's kinder than I am, and better.

No! I don't want to!

Mama! Darling mama!
No one is better than you!

Mama! Mama!

You know how fond I am of Anna.
Don't think I'm condemning her.

But she simply doesn't understand
her situation.

I cannot receive her.
I can't change the world.

I know she won't be received
in court circles.

But our close friends,
they can and they must understand.

She might meet people in my house
who take a different view of things.

You'll be snubbed by them.

No, as long as her situation remains...
irregular...

I simply cannot receive her.
Don't be angry with me.

I see...

Please understand it's not my fault.

But I'm pained all the more

because this ends our friendship, too.

Rex, get in.
Stanley, hurry.

You will understand that for me
there can be no other way.

Are you really going to the theatre?

Why shouldn't I?
I've wanted to hear Patti for so long.

Why do you ask in such a frightened
tone?

After all, there isn't any reason
not to go...

I'm not going alone. Yashvin
won't be a compromising escort.

Anna, what's wrong with you?

- What do you mean?
- You know you can't go.

Why? You're busy.
You can stay at home.

- Don't you realize that...
- No! And I don't want to!

- But you must understand...
-I don't care to!

For us, only one thing counts:
whether we love each other or not.

There can be no other consideration.

Why can't I go to the theatre?

I love you
and there's nothing else that matters.

Why aren't you looking at me?

You know my feelings for you
will never change.

But I'm begging you hot to go.

And I beg you to give me one good
reason why I should not.

Alyosha! Why do you come so late?

What a shame!
Madame Kartasova had no right...

- What did she do?
- She insulted Madame Karenina.

Go on, Maman is waiting.

No one can ever see you anymore.

Good evening, Mother

Madame Karenina
is creating a sensation.

So much so they're forgetting Patti.

- I asked you not to speak in this...
- I only say what everyone's saying.

I'm so glad you're going to meet her.

Even though she's my sister,
I can say outright that she's...

a remarkable woman.

You'll see for yourself.

Her position in society is horrid!
Her situation's hell.

And there's no hope of its changing.

- Why?
- It's a long and boring story.

First her husband, then she,
refused the divorce.

Now they live in the country.

Another woman would have lost
courage long ago, but she...

You'll see how she's organized her
life, how calm she is.

She has a daughter. She must be
quite busy with her.

You think every woman is just
another brood hen, don't you?

If a woman is busy at all,
it can only be with children.

I feel I've long known and loved you
because of your friendship with Stiva

and because of your lovely wife.

But if she can't forgive me
my situation,

I hope she would never be able
to forgive me.

To forgive, one must go through it...
I'm not trying to prove something.

I only want to live and not harm
anyone... excepting me.

I have a right to that,
haven't I?

Do you think I'm living? I'm not.

Alexei can go
wherever and whenever he likes.

He has every right, I have none.

A great many couples stay for years
in the same old rut

that is hated by both husband and
wife

simply because there's neither strife
nor happiness between them.

For me to be happy,

I must have with me
both my son and Alexei.

I love both of them equally,
and both more than myself.

If I can't have them both,
then nothing matters. Nothing matters.

- The price needs to be calculated.
- That can be done, your Excellency.

- That's a simple matter.
- Please do the math.

- And submit our order.
- I will.

I am traveling to Kashin
for the noble elections.

Ah, the noble elections...

At what time?

- You're going away?
-Yes.

- Today?
- Yes. I'm going to Kashin.

- Thank you.
- Have a good trip, your Excellency.

We have to elect
The Marshal of the Nobility.

- I hope you won't feel lonely.
-I hope I won't.

I received a box of books
from Gautier's.

- Will you be gone long?
- A few days.

Oh, no...

I'll have to take a trip to Moscow.

Well, if you have to go to Moscow,
I'll come too.

- I'm only going for a few days.
- I'll go for a few days too.

I won't stay here all alone.

Either we should separate
or we should live together.

I'd like to be with you always,

but I have obligations towards
my friends, towards society.

I understand.
But I shall go to Moscow too.

That sounds like a threat.
Let's not talk about it anymore.

- Why not?
- I must have some occupation!

Socially you have already got
far too many occupations.

You're a member of six public bodies:
you're a counselor, a juryman...

You've got so many obligations
that it looks like a farce.

Why are you so irritable, Anna?

No... I can't live like that!

You've grown tired of me,
I'm a burden to you.

And how is your poor sister?

Give her my love.

She was so right in leaving
that half-wit husband of hers.

Everyone claimed he's such a clever
man.

I'm the only one who said he's a fool.

That one was close!

It's from Stiva... about the divorce.

He hasn't been able to get a reply
from Alexei Alexandrovich.

There's little hope,
but he'll do whatever he can.

I wish you cared as little about it
as I do.

This interests me because
I like things to be definite.

It's not form but love
that makes things definite.

Why do you want it so much?

I'm certain that your irritability
comes largely from

the indefiniteness of our situation.

That's not the reason.

I'm entirely at your mercy.

There's nothing indefinite about it.
On the contrary.

The indefiniteness consists
in your assuming I'm free.

Oh, don't let that worry you.
Let me reassure you.

I'm not interested in what marriage
your mother may be plotting for you.

- But that's beside the point!
- That's exactly the point!

Anyone who is heartless,
whether she's your mother

or a stranger,
doesn't deserve my attention.

Anna, I ask you not to speak
disrespectfully of my mother.

A woman
who can't feel in her heart

where the happiness of her son
may lie, has no heart.

I ask you once more not to speak so
of my mother whom I respect.

You don't love your mother!
It's only words!

- So we're definitely going tomorrow?
-You are. I am not.

Anna, we can't go on living like this.

You'll regret this, believe me.

Anna!

I had to make up my mind.
I know what to do!

I am so glad to see you.

I should not have been surprised
if you refused to see me.

I am accustomed to it.
I came to say goodbye.

Are you going away?

I've heard so much about you,
from your husband too.

He paid me a visit.
I liked him very much.

- Where is he?
- He... he's gone to the country.

I liked him immensely.

Be sure to remember me to him.

Of course.

Why all these churches?
These bells? These lies?

Only to hide the fact
that we hate each other.

My love grows
more passionate and egoistic,

while his is waning
and that can't be helped.

I don't know these streets.
So many houses...

So many people in them...

No end of them,
and everyone hating everyone else.

Aren't we all thrown into this world
only to hate each other,

and then torture each other?

No, no, it can't go on.

We are growing apart.

I make him unhappy, he makes me
unhappy.

Nothing but lies and falsehood...

All is deceit, all... evil...