The Crime and Punishment (play)

*The Crime and Punishment* (play by Lev Dodin) adapts Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel into a theatrical performance, exploring the psychological torment of Raskolnikov, a disgruntled ex-student who commits a murder. The play delves into his moral dilemmas, inner guilt, and the possibility of redemption, highlighting themes of conscience, guilt, and the social factors influencing crime. Through intense character interactions and emotional depth, it examines how crime affects the individual’s psyche and their relationship with society, ultimately questioning whether true guilt can ever be eradicated and if redemption is possible through suffering.