Resurrection
Katusha, a country girl, is seduced and abandoned by Prince Nekludov. Nekludov finds himself, years later, on a jury trying the same Katusha for a crime he now realizes his actions drove her to. He follows her to imprisonment in Siberia, intent on redeeming her and himself as well.
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Plot Summary
In this adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel, Princess Catherine 'Katy' Marya Mikhailovna is exiled from her native Russia after an affair with Prince Dmitri Dmitrievich. She finds herself on trial for her life, but through a series of events and her own moral fortitude, she eventually seeks redemption and finds spiritual peace.
Critical Reception
Resurrection (1931) received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Lupe Vélez's performance and the film's dramatic scope, though some found the pacing and narrative occasionally faltered.
What Reviewers Say
- Lupe Vélez delivers a compelling and passionate performance.
- The film attempts to tackle complex themes of sin, redemption, and spirituality.
- Visually, the film offers a glimpse into a Russia undergoing significant social upheaval.
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Fun Fact
This 1931 film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel 'Resurrection' was one of several cinematic interpretations of the famous book.
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