Tchaikovsky's Wife (2022)
Original title: Жена Чайковского
Tchaikovsky's Wife is a 2022 Russian-language drama movie directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, with a running time of 2h 24m. It stars Alyona Mikhaylova, Odin Lund Biron and Nikita Elenev.
Antonina Milyukova is a beautiful and bright young woman, born in the aristocracy of 19th century Russia. She could have anything she'd want, and yet her only obsession is to marry Pyotr Tchaikovsky, with whom she falls in love from the very moment she hears his music. The composer finally accepts this union, but after blaming her for his misfortunes and breakdowns, his attempts to get rid of his wife are brutal. Consumed by her feelings for him, Antonina decides to endure and do whatever it takes to stay with him. Humiliated, disgraced and discarded, she is slowly driven to madness.
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What is Tchaikovsky's Wife about?
Antonina Milyukova is a beautiful and bright young woman, born in the aristocracy of 19th century Russia. She could have anything she'd want, and yet her only obsession is to marry Pyotr Tchaikovsky, with whom she falls in love from the very moment she hears his music. The composer finally accepts this union, but after blaming her for his misfortunes and breakdowns, his attempts to get rid of his wife are brutal. Consumed by her feelings for him, Antonina decides to endure and do whatever it takes to stay with him. Humiliated, disgraced and discarded, she is slowly driven to madness.
When was Tchaikovsky's Wife released?
Tchaikovsky's Wife was released on 11 November 2022.
How long is Tchaikovsky's Wife?
Tchaikovsky's Wife runs 2h 24m.
Who made Tchaikovsky's Wife?
Tchaikovsky's Wife was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov.
Cast
- Alyona Mikhaylova as Antonina Milyukova
- Odin Lund Biron as Pyotr Tchaikovsky
- Nikita Elenev as Kotek, Tchaikovsky's Pupil
- Ekaterina Ermishina as Liza, Antoninona's Sister
- Philipp Avdeev as Modest Tchaikovsky / Anatoli Tchaikovsky
- Miron Fedorov as Nikolai Rubinstein
- Andrey Burkovskiy as Vladimir Meshchersky
- Aleksandr Gorchilin as Brandukov, Tchaikovsky's Pupil
- Varvara Shmykova as Sasha, Tchaikovsky's Sister
- Vladimir Mishukov as Shlykov, Antonina's Lawyer
- Viktor Horinyak as Yurgenson, Tchaikovsky's Publisher
- Akilina Sokolova as Girl on platform