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National Theatre Live: Vanya

2024 · 115 min

A riveting, intimate stage experience where one performer conjures a whole household of longing and regret.

Directed by
Sam Yates
Genres
Drama
Starring
Andrew Scott
Overview
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, filmed live in West End, London. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

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Directed by
Sam Yates
Genres
Drama
Starring
Andrew Scott
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • grief
    • isolation
    • love
    • ambition
    • betrayal
    Places
    • single country house
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • single location
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance4
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight8

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Sam Yates
    Starring
    Andrew Scott
    Runtime
    115 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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