Post by manfromplanetx on Mar 19, 2017 2:32:28 GMT
The most insightful and culturally significant dramatist Russia has produced and among the greatest dramatists of all time is Anton Chekhov. (1860-1904)
His short but prolific writing career left behind a profound body of works which include many notable short stories, novels and plays. Universally appealing these important works are cherished far and wide, being read, adapted and performed around the world today..
Chekhov breaking from past traditions combined a realistic approach with his philosophic mind, he had an acute sense of humanity which is observed in his creative, original and subtlety dramatic works.
Probing below the surface of human characteristics he laid bare the scene for audience contemplation, avoiding complex plots and obvious outcomes he instead concentrated on life's trivialities, mastering the use of understatement, anticlimax, and implied emotion..
IMDb Filmography currently credits him with writer for 448 adaptions ..
My favourites which bring to life "Chekhovian" atmosphere are mostly the sumptuous Classic Russian film adaptions, currently available with Eng. Subs. in particular and Highly Recommended...
Chayka, The Seagull (1972) ... Play adaption
Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver , My Tender and Affectionate Beast (1978) ... The Shooting Party, Novel
Neokonchennaya pyesa dlya mekhanicheskogo pianino , Unfinished Piece for the Player Piano (1977)... Play adaption
Dama s sobachkoy , The Lady with the Little Dog (1960) ... Short Story
Olivier's , Uncle Vanya (1967) TV adaption of Chekhov's play is very good and available but does not even rate 5 votes at IMDb
on the way for me are the 1962 and 81 BBC versions of The Cherry Orchard .play.
Interested to learn of other notable film adaptions or your thoughts ....
His short but prolific writing career left behind a profound body of works which include many notable short stories, novels and plays. Universally appealing these important works are cherished far and wide, being read, adapted and performed around the world today..
Chekhov breaking from past traditions combined a realistic approach with his philosophic mind, he had an acute sense of humanity which is observed in his creative, original and subtlety dramatic works.
Probing below the surface of human characteristics he laid bare the scene for audience contemplation, avoiding complex plots and obvious outcomes he instead concentrated on life's trivialities, mastering the use of understatement, anticlimax, and implied emotion..
IMDb Filmography currently credits him with writer for 448 adaptions ..
My favourites which bring to life "Chekhovian" atmosphere are mostly the sumptuous Classic Russian film adaptions, currently available with Eng. Subs. in particular and Highly Recommended...
Chayka, The Seagull (1972) ... Play adaption
Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver , My Tender and Affectionate Beast (1978) ... The Shooting Party, Novel
Neokonchennaya pyesa dlya mekhanicheskogo pianino , Unfinished Piece for the Player Piano (1977)... Play adaption
Dama s sobachkoy , The Lady with the Little Dog (1960) ... Short Story
Olivier's , Uncle Vanya (1967) TV adaption of Chekhov's play is very good and available but does not even rate 5 votes at IMDb
on the way for me are the 1962 and 81 BBC versions of The Cherry Orchard .play.
Interested to learn of other notable film adaptions or your thoughts ....
