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Joseph Fountain asked this question about Anna Karenina:

Anyone have a film rendition recommendation for Anna Karenina? I was disappointed with the 1948 version starring Vivien Leigh. It hardly told Levin's story at all. I'm looking for something faithful to the book. Is the 2012 version with Keira Knightly or the 97 version with Sophie Morceau faithful? I may try the 67 Russian version (highest rating on IMDB) if I can find it with subtitles.

Joanna Lloyd The best rendition I've ever seen is the 2000 series by (I think) channel 4 with Helen McCrory as Anna, Douglas Henshall as Levin and Mark Strong as O…moreThe best rendition I've ever seen is the 2000 series by (I think) channel 4 with Helen McCrory as Anna, Douglas Henshall as Levin and Mark Strong as Oblonsky. Really good casting especially McCrory. I first read the book in my mid teens and every 3 or 4 years since and this series respects all the relationships in the book. Not a cheap dvd although every couple of years, Yesterday channel repeats the series. Hope you enjoy it. (less)

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Sarah Kauthen I love this version. The casting is excellent and it is very atmospheric. It was available via DVD mail with Netflix. I'll ask for the box set for my ...more
Feb 16, 2018 06:17PM · flag

John Licwinko Joanna, it is six years since you wrote your comment, in which you mentioned your re-read Anna Karenina every 3-4 years. I just had to tell you that I ...more
Apr 25, 2021 07:15AM · flag

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