This film is part of our WINTER SERIES 'You Want it Darker'.
A romantic epic about love and suffering during the Russian Revolution.
Omar Sharif stars as Yuri Zhivago, a married doctor and poet who becomes entangled in a tempestuous affair with Lara (Julie Christie). Their love, however, is put to the ultimate test by the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.
David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia) masterfully adapted Boris Pasternak’s novel of the same name into a sweeping tale of love and hardship set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. Spanning over three hours, the film showcases half a century of Russian history. Its enchanting visuals of vast winter landscapes, exquisite art direction, and the iconic leitmotif (Lara’s Theme) earned this romantic epic an impressive five Academy Awards.