War and Peace
Season 1
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War and Peace is a 2007 Russian-French-Italian-German miniseries directed by Robert Dornhelm. It was broadcast in Belgium and in France in four parts during October and November 2007. It was inspired by Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace, which also is divided into four parts. The actors are of different nationalities.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
- Part 1E1
Part 1In 1805, at a glittering party in her honor, beautiful young Natasha Rostova has eyes only for the dashing (and married) Prince Andrej. But Andrej hungers for military glory, to prove to himself to his domineering father, Prince Bolkonsky. His friend Pierre, meanwhile, is about to be named sole heir to Count Bezukhov, drawing the attention of the scheming Kuragins. And with Napoleon threatening Austria, the Czar prepares for war. - Part 2E2
Part 2Pierre struggles to adjust to his new life as Count Bezukhov. While he prefers to study, his wife, Helene, yearns for social standing. Prince Bolkonsky, unhappy with Andrej's desire to marry Natasha, demands the lovers wait a year to wed. As Andrej heads back to the front, the devious Anatole sees his chance for revenge. - Part 3E3
Part 3Rumors swirl about Natasha and Andrej upcoming marriage- prompting Helene and Anatole to plot the girl's ruin. As Anatole's ardor increases Natasha begins to doubt Andrej's intentions. Disgusted by these cynical machinations and Napoleon'a savagery, Pierre joins Andrej at the epic Battle of Borodino. - Part 4E4
Part 4Napoleon marches on Moscow. and rich and poor residents alike flee ahead of him. As the Rostovs prepare to leave for the country, Natasha helps nurse wounded soldiers. Marja left alone after her fathers's death, hopes she may finally find happiness. Pierre makes a rash but courageous move that could cost him his freedom.
