War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova (1966)
The second chapter of Bondarchuk's Soviet epic follows young Natasha through first love, heartbreak, and dangerous temptation.
War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova - Movie Information
- Original Title: Война и Мир 2: Наташа Ростова
- Release Year: 1966
- Directed by: Sergey Bondarchuk
- Type: Movie
- Genres: History, Romance, War, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 20, 1966 (SU), March 17, 1967 (Germany), July 31, 1969 (Mexico), April 14, 1968 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Guerre et Paix, Partie II : Natasha Rostova (FR), Guerra e pace: Natasha Rostova (IT), 전쟁과 평화 2 (KR), Guerra e Paz, Parte 2: Natasha Rostova (PT), La guerra y la paz, parte 2: Natasha Rostova (AR), Guerra e Paz II: Natasha Rostova (BR), War and Peace part2: Natasha Rostova (US), Krieg und Frieden - Teil 2: Natascha (DE)
- Production Companies: Mosfilm
- Production Countries: Soviet Union
War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova - Plot
As 1809 nears its end, Natasha attends her first ball, where Andrei falls in love with her with the intent of marriage. However, as her father demands they wait, the prince travels abroad, leaving Natasha in desperate longing. But she meets Anatol Kuragin and forgets Andrei. Part two of the four-part adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel.
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War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sergey Bondarchuk
Main Cast
- Ludmila Savelyeva
- Sergey Bondarchuk
- Vyacheslav Tikhonov
- Viktor Stanitsyn
- Kira Golovko
- Oleg Tabakov
- Sergei Yermilov
- Irina Gubanova
- Anatoli Ktorov
- Antonina Shuranova
Writers
- Sergey Bondarchuk
- Vasiliy Solovyov
War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova - FAQs
What is War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova about?
The film centers on the young and radiant Natasha Rostova as she blossoms into womanhood. She dazzles at her first grand ball, captures Prince Andrei's heart, and endures a painful separation — only to fall dangerously under the spell of the charming but unscrupulous Anatol Kuragin. It's a story of first love, longing, and youthful vulnerability.
Does Natasha end up with Prince Andrei in Part II?
Not quite. Andrei falls deeply in love with Natasha at the ball and proposes, but his father insists they wait a year before marrying. When Andrei travels abroad, the long separation leaves Natasha emotionally adrift — and that's when Anatol Kuragin enters the picture, threatening everything between them.
Where can you stream War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova?
You can watch War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova on HBO Max, HBO Max via Amazon Channel, or the Criterion Channel — all available as flat-rate streaming subscriptions. It's a rare chance to experience one of cinema's greatest epics in high quality.
Who plays Natasha Rostova in the 1966 Soviet film?
Ludmila Savelyeva brings Natasha Rostova to life with remarkable grace and emotional depth. It was her film debut, and her performance was so captivating that she earned international recognition — including a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Audrey Hepburn herself reportedly praised Savelyeva's portrayal.
Is War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova based on a book?
Yes, it's adapted from Leo Tolstoy's monumental 1869 novel War and Peace. This second installment focuses on the novel's romantic and emotional threads, particularly Natasha's journey. Director Sergey Bondarchuk and co-writer Vasiliy Solovyov crafted the screenplay to honor Tolstoy's rich character study.
Who directed War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova?
Sergey Bondarchuk directed all four parts of this Soviet epic — and also starred as Pierre Bezukhov. His ambition was staggering: the full production took six years and involved tens of thousands of extras. The complete film remains one of the most expensive and visually spectacular productions in cinema history.
Did the War and Peace Soviet film win any major awards?
Absolutely. The complete four-part War and Peace won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1969 — a landmark achievement for Soviet cinema. It also took home the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film that same year, cementing Bondarchuk's place among the great directors of world cinema.
What films are similar to War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova?
If you love this film, try the other parts of Bondarchuk's War and Peace series, or explore Anna Karenina (2012), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and The Barber of Siberia (1998). For the full Tolstoy experience, the 1968 international War and Peace co-production is also worth discovering.
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