Anathema (1960)
Original title: Анафема
It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
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Stepan KrylovDeacon Olympius
Igor Efimovstudent
Nikolay Gavrilovthe Dean
Aleksandr Afanasevmerchant
Nikolay Lebedev
Lyubov Malinovskaya
Fyodor Nikitinliberal
Pavel Pervushinwood cutter
Tamara Timofeevatownswoman
Arkadi TrusovmerchantYevgeni Grigoryevgentleman in the church
Lev Stepanovchurch choristerMovie DNA
Genre affinityHistoryPacingShortDirector preference1357040Actor preference349274 · 341691 · 332166Country preferenceSuDecade preference1960
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What is Anathema about?
It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
How long is Anathema?
Anathema has a runtime of 45 minutes.