Feodor Dostoevsky
Feodor Dostoevsky
"This is about some of the more important aspects of Dostoevsky's life. He was born in 1821 to a poor family on the outskirts of Moscow. He had a harsh upbringing and his mother died of tuberculosis at the age of 37. After graduating from military school, he resigned and started writing. He was arrested and imprisoned for illegal discussions about socialism and was saved from execution only by the actual last-minute reprieve from the Emperor. He was sentenced to hard labor in Siberia and then returned after many years to St. Petersburg, where he wrote about the poor and unfortunate people living in that huge city, based on characters and situations in his own neighborhood, notably "Crime and Punishment". His over great novels were, of course, "The Idiot" and "The Brothers Karamozov". He was an outstanding artist and moralist who broadened the boundary of man's spiritual existence."
Feodor Dostoevsky
Traveling CU, several books authored by Dostoevsky. EST shots of poor Moscow neighborhood where Fyodor was born; snowy, bleak, colorless area. Illustration of Fyodor's father, followed by one of his mother. ECUs illustrations from books read during his youth. EST shots of the engineering school Fyodor attended, accompanied by B&W illustrations of the military school's daily activities.
Feodor Dostoevsky
EST shots of scenic area where he moved to upon graduating from school, retiring from the military. Writes "The Poor People", becomes published. Illustration of young Fyodor. Illustrations of socialites who came to his aid. ECU's of newspaper he contributed to. Illustration of Czar Nicolai I. ECU's of ledgers naming socialist party members, including Fyodor.
Feodor Dostoevsky
EST shots of the prison he was sent to, EXT and INT of barren cells with steel bed frames. ECU details of B&W illustration of execution by firing squad.
Feodor Dostoevsky
EST shots of Siberian area where Fyodor spent several years as a military officer. Stills of Fyodor and his wife (not together). EST shots of St. Petersburg.
Feodor Dostoevsky
B&W EST shots of St. Petersburg. ECUs of books published by Fyodor (Russian printings). More EST shots of St. Petersburg, scenics and domestics, as he works on "Crime and Punishment". ECUs of notes, handwritten manuscripts, and financial ledgers regarding his hiring of a stenographer. Still of the stenographer, followed by still of Fyodor.
Feodor Dostoevsky
Zooming (in) CU of a spinning roulette wheel; CUs the manuscript for "The Gambler". B&W illustration of Don Quixote. ECUs of handwritten manuscript, notes and illustrations for "The Idiot". EST shots of Pavlov Park at twilight (eerie shots). ECUs of handwritten manuscripts, notes & illustration for "The Scales".
Feodor Dostoevsky
EST shots of Astaria-Russa (sp) at sunset (very pretty, very scenic). INT shots of home he and wife stayed while working on "The Juvenile" and "The Diary of a Writer"; desk, portraits & personal affects. ECUs of handwritten manuscripts. EST shots of places which locations & settings for "The Brothers Karamozov".
Feodor Dostoevsky
INT shots of room where Fyodor composed the novel, now a museum; CUs of desk, objects on desk, framed photos, et al. ECUs of notes and letters, newspaper articles and the novel's title page (Russian printing).
Feodor Dostoevsky
ECUs clock face, Russian newspaper obituaries for Fyodor. CU (practically still-lifes) of objects on his desk: photos, papers, manuscripts, glasses, books, cups of tea, eyeglasses, cigarettes, candles, etc. Stills and illustrations of Fyodor.