# Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)

> A rigorously intimate rehearsal turns a crumbling theater into the emotional universe of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20494

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Louis Malle
- Cast: Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Larry Pine, Brooke Smith, George Gaynes, Lynn Cohen, Phoebe Brand, Jerry Mayer
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111590/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, austere, intimate, quiet evening, theater night

## Synopsis

A raw and intimate portrayal of a classic play unfolds as actors breathe life into their characters amidst decay.

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