War and Peace

The 1965 Soviet epic war drama film "War and Peace" is a sweeping historical romance that interweaves the personal lives of its characters against the backdrop of Napoleon's invading army. The film stars Ludmila Savelyeva as Natasha Rostova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Kira Golovko in a supporting role. A monumental production with considerable support from the Soviet authorities and the Soviet Army, the film is known for its outstanding battle scenes, including the Battle of Austerlitz, which has been praised as one of the best battle scenes of the 20th century.