Tchaikovsky's Wife

Tchaikovsky's Wife

Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov

Produced by Charades, Hype Film

2022144 min6.1 / 10

A tragic historical drama about a woman's descent into madness through an impossible marriage to a man who rejects and humiliates her.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Tchaikovsky's Wife sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Tchaikovsky's Wife end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Tchaikovsky's Wife easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Tchaikovsky's Wife scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Tchaikovsky's Wife violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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27/ 100

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