Joe Wright (Atonement) presents a luscious adaptation of this tragic Tolstoy classic which sees Keira Knightley follow in the footsteps of Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh in her portrayal of Leo Tolstoy’s ill-fated heroine Anna Karenina.
Pampered aristocrat Anna endures a loveless marriage to a stuffy and passionless official, and must live within the confines of 19th century Russian high society. But following a chance meeting, Anna’s heart is easily won by Vronsky, a dashing young officer who offers romance and adventure. Consumed by desire, Anna must face up to losing all that she holds dear in order to try to find love.