Katerina Izmailova
Nov 19, 1966 · 1h 58m
Director
Mikhail ShapiroOverview
Katerina Izmailova is a filmization of Dmitry Shostakovich's long-suppressed 1936 opera. Galina Vishnevskaya stars as Katerina, a bored 19th century farm wife. At the behest of her grungy lover, Katerina murders her husband and her father-in-law. She and her new beau are both sent to Siberia, where the lover almost immediately takes up with a younger woman. Banned by Stalin for its bleak portrait of Soviet life, Katerina Izmailova was not given a Russian staging for over 40 years; its Metropolitan Opera debut did not occur until 1994.
Cast of Katerina Izmailova
Crew of Katerina Izmailova
About Katerina Izmailova
What is Katerina Izmailova about?
Katerina Izmailova is a filmization of Dmitry Shostakovich's long-suppressed 1936 opera. Galina Vishnevskaya stars as Katerina, a bored 19th century farm wife. At the behest of her grungy lover, Katerina murders her husband and her father-in-law. She and her new beau are both sent to Siberia, where the lover almost immediately takes up with a younger woman. Banned by Stalin for its bleak…
When was Katerina Izmailova released?
Katerina Izmailova was released on November 19, 1966.
How long is Katerina Izmailova?
Katerina Izmailova runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who directed Katerina Izmailova?
Katerina Izmailova was directed by Mikhail Shapiro.
Who is in the cast of Katerina Izmailova?
The cast of Katerina Izmailova includes Galina Vishnevskaya (Katerina Izmailova), Artyom Inozemtsev (Sergey), Nikolai Boyarsky (Zinoviy Borisovich), Aleksandr Sokolov (Boris Timofeyevich) and Roman Tkachuk (Village Drunk).