Crime and Punishment (1935) (1935)

Plot

Raskolnikov, a former student in St. Petersburg, grapples with the psychological torment following his heinous act of murder. Convinced of his intellectual superiority, he rationalizes his crime as a means to an end. However, guilt begins to consume him, manifesting in paranoia and despair. As he navigates a web of moral dilemmas and encounters figures from his past, the line between reality and his troubled mind blurs. Ultimately, Raskolnikov must confront the consequences of his actions and seek redemption amidst his internal turmoil, revealing the profound struggle between crime and conscience.