Mar Vieites answers “Anyone have a film rendition...”

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.

Mar Vieites I judge the adaptations acording to how they handle Levin's plot and character, and my favourite so far was the BBC mini series from 1977.
That russia…moreI judge the adaptations acording to how they handle Levin's plot and character, and my favourite so far was the BBC mini series from 1977.
That russian version you mentioned had the best casting in my opinion (everyone was just as I imagined), but I could only find it without subtitles so it was a hard experience.
The 2012 version has a really nice visuals and awesome performances, but maybe was too centered on Anna and Vronsky.
I couldn't stand the 97 version, though. I hated the accents. (less)

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