Ranking Every Version of Anna Karenina (EPISODE 01) *Introduction*

Welcome to our YouTube series, where we embark on an exciting journey of comparing and ranking every adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s timeless masterpiece, Anna Karenina! In this introductory video, we’ll lay out the criteria we’ll be using to evaluate these adaptations and give you a glimpse of which versions we’ll be reviewing. Here’s a brief outline of the plot of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina: Anna Karenina tells the story of two parallel love affairs in Russian high society. The eponymous character, Anna Karenina, is a married woman who falls deeply in love with Count Vronsky while trying to navigate the constraints of her unhappy marriage. Their passionate affair triggers a series of complex consequences, including societal judgment and personal turmoil. Meanwhile, another narrative thread follows the relationship between Levin, a wealthy landowner, and Kitty, a young woman initially infatuated with Vronsky. Levin’s sincere love for Kitty sees them overcome obstacles and eventually marry, providing a stark contrast to Anna and Vronsky’s turbulent romance. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan of Anna Karenina or a newcomer curious to discover the best adaptation, this series is for you! Join us as we dive into the world of love, passion, and tragedy, comparing and ranking each adaptation to find out which one does justice to Tolstoy’s magnum opus. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for the thrilling episodes to come! Note: Adaptation rankings will be based on a mix of subjective analysis and a consideration of critical reception and fan opinions. The aim is to provide an informative and entertaining exploration of the rich tapestry of Anna Karenina adaptations. ANNA KARENINA ADAPTATIONS: Anna Karenina (1911) (Silent Film, Russian Empire) Anna Karenina (1912) (Silent Film, France) Anna Karenina (1914) (Silent Film, Russian Empire) Anna Karenina (1915) (Silent Film, USA) Daughter of Anna Karenina (1916) (Silent Film, Russian Empire) Anna Karenina (1917) (Silent Film, Italy) Anna Karenina (1918) (Silent Film, Hungary) Anna Karenina (1919) (Silent Film, Germany) Love (1927) (Silent Film, USA) Anna Karenina (1934) (Film, France) Anna Karenina (1935) (Film, USA) Anna Karenina (1948) (Film, UK) Anna Karenina (1953) (TV Film, USSR) Panakkaari (1954) (Film, India) Amor Prohibido (1958) (Film, Argentina) Nahr al-Hob (1960) (Film, Egypt) Anna Karenina (1960) (TV series, Brazil) Anna Karenina (1961) (TV Film, UK) Anna Karenina (1967) (Film, USSR) Anna Karenina (1967) (TV series, Venezuela) Anna Karenina (1970s) (TV series, Cuba) Anna Karenina (1974) (TV series, Italy) Anna Karenina (1974) (Ballet Film, USSR) The Passion of Anna Karenina (1975) (Ballet Film, France) Novella (1975) (TV series, Spain) Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa (1976) (film, the Philippines) Anna Karenina (1977) (TV series, UK) Anna Karenina (1985) (film, USA) Ostatni dzien Anny Kareniny (1994) (TV play, Poland) Il Grande Fuoco (1995) (TV series, Germany, France, Italy) Anna Karenina (1995) (TV play, Greece) Anna KareNina (1996) (TV series, the Philippines) Anna Karenina (1997) (film, USA) Anna Karenina (2000) (TV series, UK) Anna Karenina (2009) (TV series, Russia) Chouga (2007) (film, France, Kazakhstan) Anna Karenina (2012) (film, UK) Anna KareNina (2013) (TV series, the Philippines) Anna Karenina (2013) (TV series, Italy) The Beautiful Lie (2015) (TV series, Australia) Anna Karenina. The Intimate Diary (2016) (film, Russia) Anna Karenina. Vronsky’s Story (2017) (film/TV series, Russia) Anna Karenina (2017) (Ballet Film, Russia, Canada, Germany) Anna Karenina. The Musical (2018) (musical, Russia) Anna Karenina (2019) (musical, Japan) Dark as the Night. Anna Karenina (2019) (film, Russia) Volver a Caer (2023) (TV series, México)