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Lady with the Dog
On holiday in Yalta, Muscovite banker Dimitri Gurov contrives to meet a young woman who walks her dog. She’s Anna Sergeyevna, trapped in a loveless marriage to a lackey. He’s unhappy in an arranged marriage. With neither spouse at hand, Dimitri and Anna begin an affair. After a short time, she returns to Saratov, he to Moscow, believing it’s good-by forever. All winter he is miserable, enervated, distracted by tristesse. In desperation, he contrives to go to Saratov, surprising her at a concert. Fearing discovery in her home town, she promises to come to Moscow. Will they cast aside reputation to live together, or will theirs be an affair of infrequent encounters in hotel rooms?
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Plot Summary
A married Moscow banker, Dmitri Gurov, visits the Crimean resort town of Yalta. There, he meets Anna Sergeyevna, a young married woman vacationing alone, who he affectionately nicknames 'the lady with the dog' after her pet Pomeranian. Despite their initial intentions to merely enjoy a holiday romance, they fall deeply in love, creating a profound emotional connection that complicates their return to their respective lives.
Critical Reception
The film was critically acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of a complex romance and its beautiful cinematography, capturing the atmosphere of Yalta. It is considered a classic of Soviet cinema, praised for its performances and its nuanced exploration of love and societal constraints.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and tender romance.
Lauded for its strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Appreciated for its evocative depiction of setting and mood.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. Won the Diploma of Merit at the 1960 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the classic 1899 novella of the same name by Anton Chekhov, and is considered one of the most faithful adaptations of his work.
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