# Anna Karenina (1997)

> A lavish yet tragic imperial Russian romance follows Anna Karenina as forbidden passion collides with marriage, motherhood, and unforgiving social judgment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34107

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Bernard Rose
- Cast: Sophie Marceau, Sean Bean, Alfred Molina, Mia Kirshner, James Fox, Fiona Shaw, Danny Huston, Phyllida Law
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118623/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, passionate, oppressive, literary adaptation night, period drama evening

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