A full-length film adaptation of Leo N. Tolstoy's classic novel, "Anna Karenina," will be released on March 29th next year. Keira Knightley, who played the heroine in "Pirates of the Caribbean," has been chosen to play the lead role of Anna, a role previously played by Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh in film adaptations. Keira, who has appeared in Chanel commercials, also appeared at the film's world premiere in a Chanel dress and makeup. Jude Law plays her husband, Karenin, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Anna's lover, Vronsky. The film is directed by Joe Wright, known for "Pride and Prejudice" and "Atonement," and written by Tom Stoppard, known for "Shakespeare in Love." Don't miss the gorgeous costumes, designed by Jacqueline Durand, who also designed the costumes for "Pride and Prejudice."


【Film Information】
Anna Karenina
(Original title: Anna Karenina)
Production: 2012, UK
Director: Joe Wright
Starring: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and others
Running time: 130 minutes
Distributor: Gaga
Nationwide release from March 29, 2013 at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki and other theaters