(Афоня)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Soviet Union

Genres:

Drama,

Comedy,

Romance

Runtime:

92 minutes

Year:

1976

Directors:

Georgiy Daneliya

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Production companies:

Mosfilm,

Experimental Youth Creative Association

Actors:

Афанасий Николаевич Борщов (Афоня), слесарь-сантехник

Катя Снегирёва, медсестра

Коля, штукатур

Егоза, друг детства Афони

Елена Орлова, женщина из 38-й квартиры

Crews:

Writer

Director

Director of Photography

Editor

Production Design