Keira Knightley plays the title role in this British drama film adapted from Leo Tolstoy's 1877 novel of the same name. Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, aristocrat Anna Karenina (Knightley) is trapped in a loveless marriage when she decides to enter into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. Directed by Joe Wright, the film also stars Jude Law, Aaron Johnson, Kelly MacDonald & Matthew Macfadyen.
Anna Karenina actor Jude Law explains why he was so intrigued by the movie's script and the style of director Joe Wright. The actor also discusses his character, Karenin, and the impressive sets that were built to shoot the movie.