Legends of the last century The film was released in 1983, which says the author tried to compare the young talents of the 70s and 80s with the old talents of the early 20th century. For us, all the faces that are captured on the screen are legends of great pop art.
Persons. I saw artists who until that moment I had only on hearing – Leonid Utesov, Klavdia Shulzhenko, Isabella Yurieva, Alexander Varlamov. Their young shining faces in portraits of slightly yellowed photos, and do not cease to shine as much, but with wrinkles, gathered in the apartment of Leonid Utesov. They remember the old days, look at old photos and listen to music in their own performance. A small room is filled with the spirit of creativity, wit, and at the same time not a great yearning for the past time and people who have gone.
The music box. The old phonograph is playing. Hear the crackling of a vinyl record. The romance of the 30s:
"To you, returning your portrait"
I am not praying for love.
There is no reproach in my letter,
I still love you.
The sounds of rock. From a cozy little room, the author takes us to the big stage. The hall is filled to the limit, young people welcome the group "Time Machine". So the author begins his story about pop artists of the 80s generation. Alla Pugacheva is young and ambitious, at the dawn of her pop career and great popularity. Edita Pieha is gentle and charming, calling for childhood in her city. Vladimir Vysotsky - in his last shooting, reveals the soul with his unique author's performance.
Andrey Mironov. Admiring his charm, a wonderful actor Andrei Mironov, appears before us as a presenter. He takes us to the protected places of the history of musical art. The presenter does not easily tell the events to the side, but walks with us along the lost paths of his childhood memory. She remembers her parents Alexander Menaker and Maria Mironova, about her days in Odessa, in a small cozy apartment with wonderful people. She reads poetry, spins in the rhythm of a waltz with a delightful partner, sings and dances, communicates with interesting and creative people in the form of an interview.
"Bear, bear, where is your smile..." Reminders of the blue light. The inimitable satirical duo Rudakov and Nechaev talks about their creative successes, about the past and the present.
"If only the talents were always young." Our generation does not know the artists and music of the beginning of the last century. They remind us of themselves only in films where the action takes place in the affected time period. Our parents compare the music of the “former” 70-80s with the current pop culture. Our time will come, too.
This film allows you to preserve your memory, not to lose history and enjoy delightful music in an unforgettable performance. Vladislav Vinogradov, the creator of this documentary film, left us a wonderful memory of the Legends of the last century.
10 out of 10