Dvorjanskoje gnězdo

Based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev. Fyodor Lavretsky, the protagonist, returns to his estate in Russia after eleven years in Paris. He falls in love with Liza, the charming young daughter of his first cousin, but, being a married man, he is afraid to confess his love. Lavretsky learns about his wife's death in Paris from the newspapers and, full of hope for a life of happiness, Lavretsky declares his love to Liza. However the unexpected arrival in Russia of his «resurrected wife» puts an end to his plan. (Moscow International Film Festival)