'Dr Zhivago' (1965) is David Lean's screen version of Boris Pasternak's novel of the same title.
The film deals with the most crucial part of the Russian history - the horrible years of the Bolshevik's revolution.
We first meet the main character, Dr Zhivago, as a boy at his Mother's funeral.
While reading the book one can't help feeling pity for the orphan (as his father died some years ago)
Some other feelings are inspired by the film: the black clothes of the clericals (absolutely absurd and untrue), the severe faces of the people, the whole background of the scene - wind, frost, snow...; all these features cause some irritation and annoyance.
The boy was adopted into a family which had a daughter - Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin). I love her acting very much as she seems so Russian-like. It might be due to some traits of character, such as tenderness, love, forgiveness.
Meanwhile, we get acquainted with Lara (Julie Christie). A beautiful, brave, open-hearted girl had to face all the evil of the world. Being raped by her mother's lover, she nevertheless had a heart capable to feel sorry for everyone who was in need and help them.
So, they did meet - Dr Zhivago (Omar Sharif) and Lara, just by chance. They couldn't but feel great attraction to each other due to their characters, though both were married.
I believe, the novel carries the idea of beauty, the beauty of our world, which, though having been raped and defiled, is the only thing worth living for.
The film seems to be made rather professionally, (let alone some particulars), the acting is just breathtaking. Moreover, it looks like a quite indispensable film to watch for any human.