Bratya Karamazovy) is a 1969 Soviet film directed by Kirill Lavrov, Ivan Pyryev and Mikhail Ulyanov.

[1] It was also entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival, winning Pyryev a Special Prize.

Dmitri accuses his father of withholding money, claiming he needs it to pursue Grushenka, a woman he's infatuated with.

The father counters, alleging Dmitri deceived another woman, Katerina, and is only interested in Grushenka's affections.

When she agreed, hoping to expose his greed, he gave her the money and let her go, showing unexpected generosity.

In a drunken state, he writes to Katerina, claiming he's attempting to gather the money; if he fails, he threatens to harm his father.

Horrified, Ivan plans to bring Smerdyakov to court the next day, taking some responsibility for the crime.

Upon returning to his apartment, Ivan's delusions manifest as he perceives himself confronting the devil incarnate.

Katerina paints a favourable picture of her relationship with Dmitri, omitting the incriminating drunken letter threatening murder.

Amidst Ivan's apparent breakdown, he is removed from the courtroom, and Katerina seizes the opportunity to present the damning letter to the judge.

Dmitri's defense falls short, leading to his conviction and subsequent sentencing to hard labour in Siberia.