...a speech so gentle so utterly frank, delivered with generosity and compassion, without histrionics of any kind, and yet, who can ever explain the wrenching heartbreaking sadness, the profound sorrow that one feels when listening, watching....the power of Checkov is something mysterious, unique and precious beyond description.
...a speech so gentle so utterly frank, delivered with generosity and compassion, without histrionics of any kind, and yet, who can ever explain the wrenching heartbreaking sadness, the profound sorrow that one feels when listening, watching....the power of Checkov is something mysterious, unique and precious beyond description.
"All we can do is live ... and we will bear up!"
When the doctor kisses Vanya on the head...makes me cry every time.
This film is really a great lesson of theatre and a splendid interpretation of Vanya!
For sure. Plus indicating with voice & gesture can work on stage but not on camera. Gotta internalize it & live it for it to work on camera.
i can't watch or read this scene without choking up
God, they need to get this out on DVD!
thanks for posting this
Great to see Phoebe Brand from The Group Theatre.
God that's good.
I believe it is under Sony Pictures home video.
Is this not out on DVD? I thought it was incredible. Catherine Martin is so good.
It is out on DVD. Check amazon.com
but on stage this stillness and subtleness unfortunately not gonna work,so that's why on camera acting >theatre acting
2020??
mishel mak I think we’re the only ones
2023!
2024