---
title: "Siberian Lady Macbeth"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/siberian-lady-macbeth-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 191407
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Siberian Lady Macbeth (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/siberian-lady-macbeth-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Siberian Lady Macbeth is a 1962 film directed by Andrzej Wajda. Also translated as Fury Is a Woman, the movie is based on the novella Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov. It follows a ruthless woman in a remote village in 19th Century Mtsensk whose affair with a drifter leads to a series of murders.

The film blends romance, drama, and mystery. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes and focuses on a narrative of deception and violence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An adulterous affair in a remote 19th century village triggers a chain reaction of murder."

### Why Watch
- Based on the novella Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov
- Directed by Andrzej Wajda
- Combines elements of romance, drama, and mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a ruthless woman committing murder and deception.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a romance, drama, and mystery with a tone involving ruthlessness and deception.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #period-drama, #psychological-thriller, #19th-century-russia, #murder-and-deception, #ruthless-protagonist, #remote-village

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrzej Wajda
- **Networks / Studios**: Avala Film, Altura Films International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Olivera Marković** as *Katerina Izmajlowa / Lady Macbeth*
- **Ljuba Tadić** as *Sergei*
- **Kapitalina Erić** as *Köchin*
- **Bojan Stupica** as *Izmajlov*
- **Miodrag Lazarević** as *Zinovij Izmailov*
- **Branka Petrić** as *Tante*
- **Ingrid Lotarius** as *Sonetka*
- **Dragomir 'Gidra' Bojanić** as *Prystaw*
- **Rastko Tadić**
- **Stanko Buhanac**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Siberian Lady Macbeth?
The provided sources do not list available streaming platforms.

### Q: Is this film worth watching?
The film is based on a novella by Nikolai Leskov and directed by Andrzej Wajda.

### Q: What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What is the plot of the film?
It depicts a ruthless woman's adulterous affair with a drifter that leads to murder and deception in 19th Century Mtsensk.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Siberian Lady Macbeth — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/191407)
- [Siberian Lady Macbeth - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Lady_Macbeth)
- [Lady Macbeth z Mcenského Újezdu (1961) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/35219-lady-macbeth-z-mcenskeho-ujezdu/prehled/)

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