Katerina Izmailova (Russian: Катерина Измайлова) is a 1966 Soviet film adaptation of Dmitri Shostakovich's opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, directed by Mikhail Shapiro. It was entered into the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.[1]

Plot

In late 19th century Russia, Katerina Lvovna Izmailova, the wife of a wealthy merchant, conspires with her lover to murder her husband and father-in-law. Their crime is uncovered, and they are sent to a penal colony. During the journey, Katerina's lover, Sergei, turns his affections to another woman. Unable to bear his betrayal, Katerina kills her rival at the cost of her own life.

Cast

References

  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: Katerina Izmailova". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 9 March 2009.


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