Eugene Onegin, Russian movie clip 2

[DemisLian]

This is the Onegin all of us knew as children in the USSR, and cherished and adored! The scenery, the costumes, this angelic girl's face lip-synching Vishnevskaya's voice, even with all these "cuts" within the aria. There will never be another version like this 1959 one!

[SugarTomAppleRoger]

@DemisLian The problem is that this would not be appreciated in the US. The All-American girl has a fabulous tann and has bright blonde hair. Onegin would also be like Brad Pitt and not have ginger hair! 

[willrobinson1229]

Have the Russians do this and it's the best. Their novel, their composer, and their singers - so powerful. Thank you for posting this!

[tijanna666]

its easier to watch video then read the book but I had to read it... and it's better..

btw this english translation is bad .. russian version is better.

[pianoholic89]

I agree, but still I think it's Tchaikovsky's opera we should talk about when we watch this video, and this is the best performance ever in my opinion.

[tijanna666]

@pianoholic89

yes, of course, I've just commented.. The music in the opera is great, I've seen it live in theater ...

[mbeperere]

Pushkin would very very proud.

[Fleur192]

Outstanding!

[ultrasiberia]

Bravo, what an outstanding film! The actors are so beautiful and give such a sublime and heartfelt interpretation of the characters' inner feelings. The background voicing is exceptional as well. Vishnevskaya's voice perfectly conveys Tatiana's vulnerability, hopefulness and dark apprehension - my favourite interpretation so far. Tchaikovsky would be proud!

[stephanicus]

I can but agree. The actress got a special prize for this role.