Onegin

To be shown: 10 December 2001

UK/USA 1999
106 minutes
Directed by Martha Fiennes
Leading players - Ralph Fiennes, Liv Tyler, Toby Stephens.

Synopsis

Onegin centres its story on Evgeny Onegin (Ralph Fiennes), an outspoken and arrogant aristocrat. Following an introduction into his dilettante lifestyle in St Petersburg, the film moves to the countryside estate which Evgeny inherits from his dying uncle. Evgeny befriends his new neighbour, Vladimir Lensky (Toby Stephens), and develops a romantic interest in his sister Tatyana (Liv Tyler).

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The film is an impressive directorial debut from Fiennes' sister Martha. A powerful and moving romantic tragedy, the film is a visual treat set within the striking backdrop of St Petersburg. A well-acted, elegant and beautifully-shot period drama.