| War and Peace is the Leo Tolstoy epic tale of two Russian families, the
Rostovs and the Bolkonsky's, set against the turbulent panorama of the Napoleonic Wars,
begins amidst the merry glitter of Russian family life. Impulsive, impetuous Natasha
Rostov, 13 years old, is celebrating her name day. From this innocent start, War and Peace unfolds across more than 12 hours, following the two families as their lives are torn apart and remade by the winds of war. Starring Anthony Hopkins, this masterful adaptation from the BBC has won acclaim from critics and viewers alike. |