The Karamazov Brothers (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, The Karamazov Brothers is a notable film directed by Petr Zelenka, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Dostoevsky’s latter-day opus about the siblings and their father is among the masterpieces of world literature. It asks profound questions about ethics and religion. Is there a God? Does the devil exist? Is everything allowed because we live in a world without morality? And if so, does patricide even constitute a crime? One of the most interesting adaptations of the material is The Karamazovs by Czech director Petr Zelenka. We witness a group of thesps from Prague on a trip to Krakow in Poland to stage the novel as a play in a derelict steelworks as part of the Closer to Life Festival. The project, however, is born under the bad sign, apparently doomed from the start. When they arrive, the roof is about to cave in, so that the actors are told to wear safety helmets. Their sole consistent audience is a laborer (Andrzej Mastalerz) who rather follows each dress rehearsal than watching over his seven-year-old son who has suffered a tragic accident in the factory.
Who’s in it. The Karamazov Brothers stars Michaela Badinková as Katya, Jerzy Michal Bozyk as Pianist, Igor Chmela as Ivan Karamazov and Radek Holub as Smerdyakov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Karamazov Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Karamazov Brothers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Karamazov Brothers (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Karamazov Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Karamazov Brothers worth watching?
- The Karamazov Brothers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Karamazov Brothers?
- The Karamazov Brothers stars Michaela Badinková, Jerzy Michal Bozyk, Igor Chmela, Radek Holub and Roman Luknár.
- When was The Karamazov Brothers released?
- The Karamazov Brothers was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.