Anathema
1960 · Sergei Gippius · 45 min
It is year 1900 in Pre-Revolutionary Russia and Deacon Olympius begins to take interest in secular literature. When he stumbles upon a book by Tolstoy, he is humbled and inspired to lead a just life. Based on a story by Aleksandr Kuprin.
Stepan KrylovDeacon Olympius
Igor Efimovstudent
Nikolay Gavrilovthe Dean
Aleksandr Afanasevmerchant
Lyubov Malinovskaya
Fyodor Nikitinliberal
Pavel Pervushinwood cutter
Tamara Timofeevatownswoman
Arkadi Trusovmerchant
Yevgeni Grigoryevgentleman in the church
Lev Stepanovchurch chorister
Klavdiya Fadeevadeacon’s wife
Svetlana Mazovetskayalady donating to the poor (uncredited)
Nikolai Simonovvoiceover
