Love And Death - 1975 - 6/10
Napoleon invades Austria and cowardly Boris is conscripted into the Russian army.
Miraculously, he survives, which leaves him free to marry cousin Sonja, who is less than thrilled.
Neither her first choice, nor is he exactly immune to temptations.
Woody Allen’s most “Russian” film leans heavily on literature, music and stereotypes.
For many, this is Allen’s last “good” film, stuffed with jokes, gags, puns, sexy humor.
For others, this is where he starts writing more layered films, with serious undercurrents.
Knowledge of Tolstoy and Dostoyevski is not essential, but may help you to pick up references.