THE WOMAN WITH THE 5 ELEPHANTS

Svetlana Geier is considered the greatest translator of Russian literature into German. She has just concluded her lifework for Zurich’s Ammann publishing house – completing new translations of Dostoyevsky’s five great novels – known as the five elephants. Her work is characterised by a great and sensual feeling for language and an uncompromising respect for the writers she translates. Her life has been overshadowed by Europe’s varied history.

Vadim Jendreyko – filmography
Die Frau mit den 5 Elefanten (2009)

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