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Gennady Gladkov
Gennady Igorevich Gladkov (; 18 February 1935 – 16 October 2023) was a Soviet and Russian composer. He composed music for some of the most famous Soviet movies and cartoons, most notably ''The Bremen Town Musicians (1969 film), The Bremen Town Musicians''. Biography Gladkov was born in Moscow. He was a People's Artist of Russia (2002).Почётное звание присвоено Указом Президента РФ № 116 от 31 января 2002 года Commander of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 4th class. From 2019, he had been reissuing his catalogue — for example, he had released soundtracks for the "Til'" performance, for "Separated" cartoon, the ''An Ordinary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow
Moscow is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Russia by population, largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva (river), Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in Moscow metropolitan area, its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of , while the urban area covers , and the metropolitan area covers over . Moscow is among the world's List of largest cities, largest cities, being the List of European cities by population within city limits, most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest List of urban areas in Europe, urban and List of metropolitan areas in Europe, metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent. First documented in 1147, Moscow became the capital of the Grand Principality of Moscow, which led the unification of the Russian lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Puppy
''Blue Puppy'' (, translit. ''Goluboy shchenok'', alternative translations - Pale Blue Puppy/Slate puppy) is a 1976 Soviet animated film. The lyrics and screenplay were written by Yuri Entin, loosely based on the tale by Hungarian writer . The film was unique in utilizing a non-traditional animation technique where spots of colorful India ink were used to form the characters. This gave a great deal of plasticity to the animated characters. For example, the Black Cat would vanish from the foreground only to reappear immediately in the back, or the evil Pirate would transform into a thundercloud by inflating himself with his own malice. Plot A puppy, who is strangely born with a coat that is a shade of light blue, is rejected by all. Nobody wants to play with him or to be his friend. Even the Grey Dogs avoid him. The Black Cat, a dodger and a faker, is the only one that feigns interest. Unexpectedly, the Pirate attacks the island and using the Black Cat, kidnaps the Blue P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Man From The Boulevard Des Capucines
''A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines'' () is a 1987 Red Western comedy film (Mosfilm production) directed by Alla Surikova, with nods to silent film and the transforming power of celluloid. The film had the highest ratings in the Soviet Union in 1987, with 60 million viewers. Plot Mr. John First (Johnny) is a cinematographer traveling to Santa Carolina when he is stopped by a band of robbers, headed by Black Jack. Johnny is the only one who does not pull out a gun and fight during the midst of the action and is thus questioned by Black Jack as to why. He then takes the book which Johnny is so fervently looking through and ends up mistaking it for a Bible, until he notices that it contains several blank pages. Johnny explains that it is a book of World Cinema History. Black Jack quickly loses interest and rides away. When Johnny arrives in Santa Carolina, he comes to the local bar, where a rowdy brawl soon begins. This is an everyday occurrence, as it is how Harry, the owne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joys Of The Youth
Joys of the Youth () is a 1987 Soviet Drama (film and television), drama film. Plot In order to get a credit for physical education, which they skipped, the company of students of the technical school persuaded classmate (Zudina) to fall in love with the physical education teacher (Lyubshin) and persuade him. The girl begins to hunt for an unapproachable bachelor teacher. Unexpectedly for all, he falls in love with a student. Moreover, the girl understands that she herself is not indifferent to the teacher. History, conceived as a rally, becomes a drama for its participants. Cast *Stanislav Lyubshin as Anton Mikhailovich Gorshkov *Marina Zudina as Svetlana Bobylyova * Aleksei Serebryakov (actor), Aleksei Serebryakov as Pan * Natalia Nazarova (actress), Natalia Nazarova as Marya Gavrilovna * Valentina Telichkina as Nina Vasilievna * Viktor Pavlov as Svetlana's father * Vyacheslav Nevinny as Mylnikov Criticism Director Yevgeny Gerasimov is not suspected of blind love for the you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After The Rain, On Thursday
''After the Rain, on Thursday'' () is a 1985 Soviet musical children's fantasy film directed by Mikhail Yuzovskiy. Plot One Thursday after a rain, Tsar Avdei’s son is born, as well as the son of his housekeeper Varvara, and a foundling discovered among cabbage in the garden. All three boys are named Ivan, and the Tsar decrees they be raised together. However, Varvara switches her son with the Tsar’s in the royal crib, sending the real prince and the foundling to a labor camp. Twenty years later, the false prince, encouraged by Varvara, now a powerful figure at court, begins plotting to seize the throne. Suspicious of him, Tsar Avdei withholds his approval. Varvara then visits her brother Yegory, who oversees the labor camp, convincing him to eliminate the two Ivens. Overhearing the scheme, the real prince and the foundling escape on a flying carpet. Back at court, Varvara pressures Avdei to declare the throne will pass to the false prince. To delay, Avdei decrees that Ivan can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Formula Of Love
''Formula of Love'' () is a 1984 Soviet romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Mark Zakharov, from a screenplay by Grigori Gorin. It is loosely based on the story "Count Cagliostro" by Aleksey Tolstoy. Plot In 1780, after a short fraudulent tour in St. Petersburg, the famous adventurer, "magician" and "master of secret forces" Count Cagliostro was forced to hide from the chase sent by the almighty Prince Potemkin. At the same time, Cagliostro is trying to find the "formula" for the only feeling that he is still unable to evoke in human hearts — love. A young landowner Alexey Fedyashev lives in the Russian countryside near Smolensk. He cannot find a chosen one and secretly dreams of an unattainable ideal. Alexey is in love with the statue standing in the garden park, and dreams of reviving it — "as the Greek gods once breathed life into the stone Galatea." Having accidentally learned that Cagliostro is located near his estate, Alexey finds the count and asks for help. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House That Swift Built
''The House That Swift Built'' () is a 1982 Soviet fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Mark Zakharov based on the eponymous play by Grigori Gorin about Irish satirist writer and Anglican priest Jonathan Swift. In 1745 Dublin, a weary Jonathan Swift confronts mortality and legacy as he encounters characters from his own writings, blurring the line between reality and fiction in his final days. Plot The story begins on October 5, 1745, in Dublin, as Dr. Richard Simpson arrives at the home of Jonathan Swift, the dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and a renowned writer. A crowd has gathered, thinking Swift’s funeral is taking place, but he soon appears, repeating an annual ritual where he stages his own funeral and reads his will. Swift, who has been silent and keeps his eyes covered, is cared for by his housekeeper Vanessa and his servant Patrick. Inside the house, Dr. Simpson encounters characters from Swift’s books: three Lilliputians in a love triangle, a now-shrunken giant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Want To Be An Adult
''I Don't Want to Be an Adult'' () is a 1982 Soviet children's comedy film directed by Yuri Chulyukin. The film follows young Pavlik, whose parents push him to read and study intensively, as he visits his grandmother in a village, receives permission to explore on his own, and decides to venture into Moscow. Plot A family from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky—father, mother, and their six-year-old son Pavlik—visits Pavlik’s grandmother in a village near Moscow. The grandmother and other villagers are shocked by Pavlik’s upbringing: he is exceptionally knowledgeable, thanks to his father, and very physically fit, due to his mother’s efforts. Upon learning of Pavlik’s strict schedule, his sympathetic grandmother allows him some freedom. Wanting a break from his parents, Pavlik takes a bus to Moscow, where he meets Sveta, a young woman who temporarily takes care of him until his parents can be located, and he quickly grows attached to her. Pavlik later escapes from the children’ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Vacancy (1981 Film)
''The Vacancy'' () is a 1981 Soviet musical comedy film directed by :ru:Микаэлян, Маргарита Исааковна, Margarita Mikaelyan. It is based on the play ''A Profitable Position'' by Alexander Ostrovsky. Plot The story follows a young, honest, married man who, despite being the nephew of an influential uncle, refuses to exploit his advantageous position. Cast * Leonid Kayurov * Rolan Bykov * Oleg Tabakov * Viktor Proskurin * Yekaterina Vasilyeva * Marina Yakovleva * Tatyana Dogileva * Vera Ivleva References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vacancy, The (1981) 1981 films 1980s musical comedy films Films scored by Gennady Gladkov 1980s Soviet films 1980s Russian-language films Soviet musical comedy films Russian-language musical comedy films 1981 musical films Soviet films based on plays Films based on works by Alexander Ostrovsky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life And Adventures Of Four Friends 3/4
Zhizn i priklyucheniya chetyrekh druzei 3/4'' (English: Life and Adventures of Four Friends 3/4) (Russian: ''Жизнь и приключения четырех друзей 3/4'') is a 1981 Soviet children's movie. It is a sequel to '' Life and Adventures of Four Friends 1/2'' (film), set in Russia. Adapted from the story of the same name by Yusef Printsev and directed by Oleg Yeryshev. This is a second film in the popular family series about the adventures of three dogs and one cat, who are following their owner and are having much fun together. Film runs 60 minutes, and has two parts: 3. Igra s ognyom (aka.. Playing games with fire), and 4. Kot v meshke (aka.. Cat in the bag). Plot Dogs and cat are together again. Three dogs and one cat are now good friends and they continue their adventures while they are following their owner, a forest ranger (played by Petr Shelokhonov). This time the cat becomes the leader of the four friends. Cat Svetofor together with three dogs: Bubrik, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life And Adventures Of Four Friends 1/2
''Zhizn i priklyucheniya chetyrekh druzei 1/2'' () (Russian: ''Жизнь и приключения четырех друзей 1/2'') is a 1981 Soviet children's movie about three smart dogs and one cat who eventually become friends and help people. The film is set in Russia. Adapted from the story of the same name by Yusef Printsev and directed by Oleg Yeryshev. The first episode runs 63 minutes, and has two parts: 1. Zakadychnye vragi (aka.. Soulmate enemies), and 2. Nachalo puti (aka.. Beginning of the road). This film is a prequel to ''Life and Adventures of Four Friends 3/4'', released later in 1981. Both films were re-edited in 1994, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and released on VHS and DVD, becoming a popular family entertainment for all ages. Plot Three dogs and one cat are naturally suspicious of each other. At first the dogs and cat are playing various tricks with each other, and their thoughts are translated to the viewers by actor Lev Lemke. Eventually the four pets beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Very Blue Beard
''Very Blue Beard'' (, ) is a 1979 Soviet musical comedy animated film loosely based on the ''Bluebeard'' fairy tale by Charles Perrault. Directed by Vladimir Samsonov, screenplay by Arkady Arkanov. Cinematography by Vladimir Milovanov. Original music score by Gennady Gladkov. Lyrics by Yuliy Kim. Released by T/O Ekran. A detective is investigating the crimes of the medieval duke Bluebeard is the latter really guilty of murdering his wives? Plot summary The protagonist of the film is a nameless detective, who is interested in the Bluebeard's case. He drives to question him, at the same time making a phone call to his wife. His overly jealous wife tries to persuade him to return immediately, as she suspects him of infidelity. But the detective is fascinated with the story of Bluebeard, who suddenly appears in front of him. Bluebeard says he was sincerely looking for a happy married life. He "lived alone, all alone in the world" and "wandered around the castle, waiting for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
