A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
This late 60s Russian films is set in 1920, just 3 years after the October revolution. Folks had the choice between red and white, revolution and contra more
This late 60s Russian films is set in 1920, just 3 years after the October revolution. Folks had the choice between red and white, revolution and contra revolution. In that torn-apart-time, one man, the comedian Volodya, tries to mediate, not between different ideologies, but social life and art. While others just want to wash away their gloom, he reflects on the everyday sorrows and the role of art in that time of changes. close
In the movie "Happy Flight" (not to be confused with the "Striped flight" A self-confident slob and a malicious traffic violator, Zachosov, killed his more
In the movie "Happy Flight" (not to be confused with the "Striped flight" A self-confident slob and a malicious traffic violator, Zachosov, killed his old car-half-car MV 22-12. “Old lady” goes to the young chauffeur Sinichkin, who puts her in order and successfully drives her. Meanwhile, Zachyosov acquires a new car, which also soon turns into a wreck. In addition, both guys compete for the heart of the girl Fenechka, who prefers, of course, hardworking and honest Sinichkin.
In the “semi-final” the heart of Fenechka and the new “ZIS” go to Sinichkin, and Zachyosov’s boobs are transferred to the old car 22-12. What happens next? close
Smart Man Nassredin easily penetrates into Bukhara Emir inner circle posing as Wise Man from Damascus. He becomes Emir trusted advisor, and even convinces more
Smart Man Nassredin easily penetrates into Bukhara Emir inner circle posing as Wise Man from Damascus. He becomes Emir trusted advisor, and even convinces the tyrant to relax the rule and release a lot of political prisoners (because stars favor this arrangement). close