"The Cherry Orchard"
1999
Directed by Michael Cacoyannis

Ckekhov's masterful play about a Russian family's decaying aristocratic status comes to the screen through the tasteful direction of Michael Cacoyannis (Zorba the Greek, Stella). Charlotte Rampling and Alan Bates head a fine cast, which includes Katrin Cartlidge and Michael Gough. "...essential viewing for lovers of Chekhov...a stark reflection of the way history has shaped the character of the Russian people" (Stephen Holden, New York Times). In English. 137 minutes.