A scrap metal collection drive is taking place at a school in Vilnius. This ambition, the same characters, the same place of action link all three novellas of "Merry Stories" - jokes, anecdotes.
A scrap metal collection drive is taking place at a school in Vilnius. This ambition, the same characters, the same place of action link all three novellas of "Merry Stories" - jokes, anecdotes. close
In the first post-war years in the Abkhaz village of Chegem, money mysteriously began to disappear from the collective farm fund. Everyone suspected the more
In the first post-war years in the Abkhaz village of Chegem, money mysteriously began to disappear from the collective farm fund. Everyone suspected the sole owner of the safe key. So one accountant was replaced by another, but the situation did not change until the owner of the second key was found. . . close
Andrey, a detective and the world's most horrible father, brings together a terrible group of people in his apartment: his resentful actress daughter, more
Andrey, a detective and the world's most horrible father, brings together a terrible group of people in his apartment: his resentful actress daughter, an angry thug, and a cheated cop. Each one of them has a reason to want revenge.. close
A young department employee learns that the fire alarm for which he is responsible only exists on paper. Trying step by step to uncover the criminal circle more
A young department employee learns that the fire alarm for which he is responsible only exists on paper. Trying step by step to uncover the criminal circle of a deceitful system, he seeks support from his uncle, the head of the department. But this circle unexpectedly closes ... on himself. close
A documentary comedy about the homeless director Igor Konovalov, who sold his Moscow apartment 7 years ago. He spent most of the money he earned on making more
A documentary comedy about the homeless director Igor Konovalov, who sold his Moscow apartment 7 years ago. He spent most of the money he earned on making movies, but went bankrupt and became homeless. Now Igor spends the night on the bus, feeds on free food handouts and tries in every possible way to survive in the big city. But he does not stop making movies: despite the circumstances, he is always looking for ways to do what he loves. close
A maniac terrorizes a town during rainy nights. And exactly on one rainy night a student has a night shift in a 24-hour shop. And exactly on this night more
A maniac terrorizes a town during rainy nights. And exactly on one rainy night a student has a night shift in a 24-hour shop. And exactly on this night the owner of the shop goes to play in a casino, his wife wants to be entertained, a detective is awaiting for a crime to be committed and certainly... the maniac begins hunting. close
A famous botanist, Monsieur Jordan is a guest in Garabagh to Hatamkhan Agha. Hatamkhan Agha's nephew wants to go to France with Jordan in order to study. more
A famous botanist, Monsieur Jordan is a guest in Garabagh to Hatamkhan Agha. Hatamkhan Agha's nephew wants to go to France with Jordan in order to study. His family and lover try to discourage him and consult to Darvish Mastali Shah. Mastali Shah decides to use magic and explode Paris. close
Eva and Denis are a young and successful couple who unexpectedly find themselves in a crisis situation. And they would have to deal with their family more
Eva and Denis are a young and successful couple who unexpectedly find themselves in a crisis situation. And they would have to deal with their family grievances and misunderstandings, but they fall into a web of incredible adventures. In this mess of events, Eva decides to fight for her love and takes Denis hostage. Will Denis remember his feelings or will he remain "bound" forever? close
Matthias Bleuel, a logistician of a german mail order company is send to Kemorovo in Siberia to teach some russian subsidiary company the german work more
Matthias Bleuel, a logistician of a german mail order company is send to Kemorovo in Siberia to teach some russian subsidiary company the german work flow system. But soon this land changes him and everything for him. close
In this farcical dark comedy/melodrama, Lena manages to lose her place at college by virtue of throwing a minor hissy-fit when she catches her erstwhile more
In this farcical dark comedy/melodrama, Lena manages to lose her place at college by virtue of throwing a minor hissy-fit when she catches her erstwhile boyfriend in bed with another girl. Instead of penalizing the boy for his behavior, Lena gets stuck with a court appearance and must pay a small fine, in addition to losing a boyfriend, her college career, and an apartment. Lena belongs to a film club which occasionally hands out awards, and the membership of it decides to send her into the Russian hinterlands to hand out an award to an obscure filmmaker. Throughout the film, Lena has been associated with a bizarre con man named Stepanych who, when his cons fall through, comes to her in the distant town she has gone to seeking her help in committing suicide. close
The bureaucratic epos on the dialogues and plots of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin "The History of a Town". In a metaphorical and grotesque form, the film more
The bureaucratic epos on the dialogues and plots of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin "The History of a Town". In a metaphorical and grotesque form, the film conveys the history of Russia from the calling of the Varangians until the end of the 20th century. The film traces the change of the “chiefs” of the county town of Glupov, which differ in varying degrees of tyranny and the corresponding total number of “killed” city residents. The heads of the city easily guess the former heads of the Russian state and the USSR. close
Maya Dmitrievna, the heroine of the painting Vladimir Fokin “Women’s Club”, everyone knows as a life-loving and energetic woman. It is not surprising more
Maya Dmitrievna, the heroine of the painting Vladimir Fokin “Women’s Club”, everyone knows as a life-loving and energetic woman. It is not surprising that with retirement, she tried to make her life as bright and interesting as possible.
Every day she seems to start a new life: goes on tours, learns French and even stars in extras. Maya Dmitrievna and her friends did not ignore her: she created a women’s club specifically to help them arrange their personal lives. The film starred such actresses as Antonina Shuranova, Marina Policeimako, Ekaterina Raikina and Marina Polbentseva. close
About the people of the Ukrainian village of the early 70s. The film tells about how a rural guy after receiving a diploma of a zootechnic worked as a salesman of the meat department in a deli.
About the people of the Ukrainian village of the early 70s. The film tells about how a rural guy after receiving a diploma of a zootechnic worked as a salesman of the meat department in a deli. close
The 30-year war still goes on. Riga headmasters have decided to submit themselves to mercy of Polish-Lithuanian Duke. Rigas' defenders disagree strongly more
The 30-year war still goes on. Riga headmasters have decided to submit themselves to mercy of Polish-Lithuanian Duke. Rigas' defenders disagree strongly and steal the ceremonial Key of Riga. Will they succeed in their fight against all odds? Will three Latvian musketeers have their happily ever after? close
A small swindler after an unsuccessful coincidence finds himself in the afterlife court as a defendant. The judge is a man, who he literally to death annoy during his lifetime.
A small swindler after an unsuccessful coincidence finds himself in the afterlife court as a defendant. The judge is a man, who he literally to death annoy during his lifetime. close
First-grader Kirill dreams of performing in the circus with his cat Tisha. His passion brings a lot of trouble to everyone – parents, teacher and even more
First-grader Kirill dreams of performing in the circus with his cat Tisha. His passion brings a lot of trouble to everyone – parents, teacher and even classmates. The boy is rescued by a kind clown who helps him train Tishka, so that one day he will appear with him in the circus arena. close
The film is about the relations between the inhabitants of Russia and the Caucasus, and about their influence on each other. Young Georgian Georgi Iobadze more
The film is about the relations between the inhabitants of Russia and the Caucasus, and about their influence on each other. Young Georgian Georgi Iobadze tells the audience the story of the Vainakhs (a group of peoples of the North Caucasus and Georgia) in the period from 1813 to 1913. close
About the employees of a small post office who philosophically notice that we are all pre-claimers. And we come to life only at the moment when we become more
About the employees of a small post office who philosophically notice that we are all pre-claimers. And we come to life only at the moment when we become in demand. It’s just a matter of what you personally did to be so. Wrote a book, confessed to love a woman, grabbed a criminal? Everything and a lot more happens on a small post office abandoned station. close
A young businessman believes that money and fortune are the most important things in the world. One day he loses all his money and faces the necessity to reconsider and change his life.
A young businessman believes that money and fortune are the most important things in the world. One day he loses all his money and faces the necessity to reconsider and change his life. close
Soviet comedy-satire “Pena” united such actors as A. Papanov, L. Kuravlev, R. Bykov, L. Udovichenko, E. Sanaeva. The directorship of A. Stefanovich and more
Soviet comedy-satire “Pena” united such actors as A. Papanov, L. Kuravlev, R. Bykov, L. Udovichenko, E. Sanaeva. The directorship of A. Stefanovich and the script written by S. Mikhalkov make the film untrivial and uncharacteristic for Soviet cinema. The chamber play on which the film is made is aimed at ridiculing the adaptors.
Pavel Makhonin, director of a large enterprise (A. Papanov), is tormented by only one thing. In the profession he has reached great heights, but further advancement requires higher education. Makhonin has everything a Soviet man can dream of: a beautiful life without scarcity, imported things, a cozy atmosphere, connections in certain circles and his man Poludushkin (R. Bykov). The director can buy everything but the mind, which he critically needs to defend the dissertation. Mahonin’s favorite phrase is “Kings can do anything.” That’s why he started buying a degree.
The enemy among his own
Someone whispered to Paul the main thing and brought with the right people, including a certain Soloma (L. Kuravlev). Soloma is the courier of a modest corporation, whose dealers for a fee “within reason” can write a worthy dissertation. Everything goes to get the title, Mahonin happily rubs his hands and prepares a banquet. But, to the general surprise, a new person comes to the family. This is Victoria's fiancé, Mahonin's daughter. Young people have serious relationships, everything goes to the wedding, only acquaintance with the family of the bride is postponed. Victoria is going to guess the moment and show her betrothed at a banquet in honor of receiving her father's doctorate.
The groom is a promising young journalist Prosov, who conducts a special investigation. He attacked the trail of fraudsters who write “left” scientific works. At the banquet, Prosov talks about his project to Mahonin. Fright and confusion at the first moment are replaced by a phase of violent activity. He must at all costs prevent the publication of the material.
Features of the picture
• Surreal scenes are fantastic dreams of Mahonin, which reveal the essence of careerism. A comical dream about a visit to America, where an important official is received at the level of presidents. The tragedy of Mahonin conveys the dream of an autorodeo and falling into an abyss directly from his own office, pursuing his gangsters, outwardly similar to Soloma.
• The film combines uncharacteristic for the Soviet ironic comedy rapidity of events and rhythmic rock. Scenes change very quickly, transferred from the press club of the film festival to the deck of the ship, to an elite indoor restaurant or a country pool. The screen shows the gap between ordinary workers and the “cream” of society.
• It is noteworthy that in the scene of the film festival Alla Pugacheva played the role of an aspiring singer and sang a song, and the backing vocalist was Mikhail Boyarsky. close
Vasilisa is blind from birth, she works in a center for the blind, helping beginners get used to the “darkness”. Once under her leadership falls tortured more
Vasilisa is blind from birth, she works in a center for the blind, helping beginners get used to the “darkness”. Once under her leadership falls tortured by hyperprotection Anton, who lost his sight after the accident. He is in deep depression, but Vasya helps him learn to live again. close
