The Anna Cross

Based On the book by Anton Chekhov

The Anna Cross (Russian: Анна на шее, romanized: Anna na shee) is a 1954 Soviet historical drama film directed by Isidor Annensky. It won the "Golden Olive Branch" prize at the International Film Festival in Italy in 1957 The film tells of a young woman who sacrifices her freedom in a loveless marriage to save her impoverished family, only to find herself trapped in societal expectations and torn between duty and desire for independence.

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Release date:

May 13, 1954

Director:

Isidore Annenski

Cast:

Alla Larionova, Vladimir Vladislavsky, Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky, Mikhail Zharov, Alexander Vertinsky

Genre:

Historical, Drama

Country:

Soviet Union

Language:

Russian

Year page:

1954 in adaptations