The Vanja Earthquake (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film

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Released in 2019, The Vanja Earthquake is a documentary film directed by Vinicio Marchioni, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Through the rehearsals and the tour of the show based on Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Vinicio Marchioni takes us to the Italian province destroyed by the earthquake and the places of the Russian writer. The Vanja earthquake starts from the Chekhovian masterpiece to investigate Italian post-earthquake immobility through the tragicomic gaze of Chekhov, making the public aware of the extraordinary human strength of the writer. A journey into the Italian theatrical creation; a journey in the earthquake that destroyed central Italy; a journey into the words and soul of Anton Chekhov.

Who’s in it. The Vanja Earthquake stars Toni Servillo as Anton Chejov (voice), Andrei Konchalovsky, Vinicio Marchioni and Francesco Montanari, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanja Earthquake page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Vanja Earthquake tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Vanja Earthquake (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vanja Earthquake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Vanja Earthquake?
The Vanja Earthquake stars Toni Servillo, Andrei Konchalovsky, Vinicio Marchioni, Francesco Montanari and Gabriele Salvatores.
When was The Vanja Earthquake released?
The Vanja Earthquake was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.