The Last Station (2009)

A superb period piece, easily the best in a decade or more, about the last few months of (Count) Leo Tolstoy's life. Touted by many as the greatest writer of all time, the Russian thinker/writer founded a movement that was part throwback romanticism and part communism. The acting and soundtrack are flawless and the clash between aging reality and youthful idealism are explored compellingly through the older and younger couples. On a more personal note, it follows the conflict Tolstoy had between his beliefs and his respectful yet capitalist wife of 40+ years. In the end, The Last Station claims that love is the great bridge between divided people whether its a chasm of politics or age. Easily rewatchable.

10/10