SU
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Jan 1976
Pensioner Levon Poghosyan flew to Moscow from Armenia to congratulate his grandson on his first day of school. And it doesn't matter at all that Levon is already at an advanced age and terminally ill. The main thing is to bring joy to loved ones and new acquaintances, of whom there are many in this big, noisy city...
Nov 1975
What you won't do for the happiness of your only daughter! Successfully get rid of the "beloved child" and not go broke at the same time - that's the only dream of a punchy mother. An old car - once a chic symbol of well-being - will be given as a dowry to the simpleton who agrees to go down the aisle. But love makes its own corrections.
Jul 1990
Apr 1967