The 2016 6 part series of War and Peace by BBC is a must watch.
The series condenses the large novel into a highly captivating and intriguing show that will leave the viewer constantly wanting more. The story follows 6 prominent Russian families during the French invasion led by Napoleon.
The characters suffer family tragedy, love and a great deal of personal development. The creative cinematography enhances the story line by creating dramatic shots with suspenseful music that helps convey the urgency which is commonly felt in all the episodes.
Paul Dano is the bumbling Piere Buzekhov who represents Tolstoy's political views and his in-ability to conform into society's respectable gentleman. Lily James as Natasha Rostova perfectly dramatises her growth from a young girl to an experienced woman yet retains the innocence within her character. And James Norton who plays Prince Andrei Bolkonsky an un-happy army general who believes only war can fulfil him.
War and Peace showcases human relations during a tumultuous time period and the importance of ethics and morals in a society where those qualities are exploited.
Dir. Tom Harper
Starring: Paul Dano, Lily James, James Norton, Jim Broadbent etc...
The series condenses the large novel into a highly captivating and intriguing show that will leave the viewer constantly wanting more. The story follows 6 prominent Russian families during the French invasion led by Napoleon.
The characters suffer family tragedy, love and a great deal of personal development. The creative cinematography enhances the story line by creating dramatic shots with suspenseful music that helps convey the urgency which is commonly felt in all the episodes.
Paul Dano is the bumbling Piere Buzekhov who represents Tolstoy's political views and his in-ability to conform into society's respectable gentleman. Lily James as Natasha Rostova perfectly dramatises her growth from a young girl to an experienced woman yet retains the innocence within her character. And James Norton who plays Prince Andrei Bolkonsky an un-happy army general who believes only war can fulfil him.
War and Peace showcases human relations during a tumultuous time period and the importance of ethics and morals in a society where those qualities are exploited.
Dir. Tom Harper
Starring: Paul Dano, Lily James, James Norton, Jim Broadbent etc...