My sister was named Lara because of the movie and Lara’s theme… when I was little it seemed to play in every musical or jewellery box. Thanks for sharing and bringing those memories back.
As a kid who watched so many westerns, science fictions and war movies, I really wasn't interested in the critically-acclaimed "Russian Romance." But when I finally saw "Dr. Zhivago" on the third run or so with my parents, I realized what a powerful film it actually was! Even though it is a fictional story, it really portrays what happened during the Bolshevik Revolution and WW I.
The visuals are astounding, both in scenery and dramatic cinematography. But even more so, this tragedy was real, in terms of what people went through---and what they surrendered to communism. Romanov era Russia was certainly far from innocent, but nothing near as cold and cruel as what replaced it. I think we see the SAME INSANITY happening today in the West. What is happening to us now, and who are these madmen lusting for power like we have seen so many times before?
I must have seen this movie at least a dozen times. The first time was in NYC when I was 15. I went and got a pizza slice for 25 cents and then went to see a matinee of Dr. Zhivago for a dollar. Lara, Zhivago and Tonya, his wife all had a rare generosity of heart, a graciousness of spirit. For me it was a story about the triumph of love over entitlement, love over jealousy, love over morals. What a magical epic film. Thanks Celia for bringing it into my consciousness on this 9 degree freezing North Carolina day :)
Dr. Zhivago was a terrific movie
Celia, I love your poetic nostalgia. Thank you for this—-it’s a favorite.
My sister was named Lara because of the movie and Lara’s theme… when I was little it seemed to play in every musical or jewellery box. Thanks for sharing and bringing those memories back.
Oh Celia, thank you for that.
My Father would play this album again and again. Thank you.
As a kid who watched so many westerns, science fictions and war movies, I really wasn't interested in the critically-acclaimed "Russian Romance." But when I finally saw "Dr. Zhivago" on the third run or so with my parents, I realized what a powerful film it actually was! Even though it is a fictional story, it really portrays what happened during the Bolshevik Revolution and WW I.
The visuals are astounding, both in scenery and dramatic cinematography. But even more so, this tragedy was real, in terms of what people went through---and what they surrendered to communism. Romanov era Russia was certainly far from innocent, but nothing near as cold and cruel as what replaced it. I think we see the SAME INSANITY happening today in the West. What is happening to us now, and who are these madmen lusting for power like we have seen so many times before?
I must have seen this movie at least a dozen times. The first time was in NYC when I was 15. I went and got a pizza slice for 25 cents and then went to see a matinee of Dr. Zhivago for a dollar. Lara, Zhivago and Tonya, his wife all had a rare generosity of heart, a graciousness of spirit. For me it was a story about the triumph of love over entitlement, love over jealousy, love over morals. What a magical epic film. Thanks Celia for bringing it into my consciousness on this 9 degree freezing North Carolina day :)