Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev (2024)

Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev (2024) poster

Yasha recently retired after serving many years at a factory, with a highlight of his career being a delegate of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1976. Yet his future is left unknown when he emerges in new realities that he finds difficult to accept. The world has changed after the collapse of the Soviet Union, yet he tries to hold on to what once was. Thus enters former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Appearing like Yasha’s alter ego, he guides Yasha, giving amusing commentary and voicing what Yasha should say or do. Brezhnev’s presence gives way for more historical leaders that Yasha idolises to arrive. Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, Josip Broz Tito and Erich Honecker, and even the African dictator Jean Bedel-Bokassa all make an appearance! When Yasha takes an oath of loyalty to them, this creates trouble for his family.

Director: Edgar Baghdasaryan
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andranik Berberyan
Cinematography: Suren Tadevosyan
Editing: Narek Khachaturyan, Alexandr Baghdasaryan
Production: Edgar Baghdasaryan Film Production, Silvi Movies, Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, National Cinema Centre of Armenia
Country: Armenia, Russia
Language: Armenian, Pусский
Original Language: hy

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly

Keywords

fable, political satire, grotesque

Trailer

Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev Trailer
More Films by Director: Edgar Baghdasaryan
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev about?
Yasha recently retired after serving many years at a factory, with a highlight of his career being a delegate of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1976. Yet his future is left unknown when he emerges in new realities that he finds difficult to accept. The world has changed after the collapse of the Soviet Union, yet he tries to hold on to what once was. Thus enters former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Appearing like Yasha’s alter ego, he guides Yasha, giving amusing commentary and voicing what Yasha should say or do. Brezhnev’s presence gives way for more historical leaders that Yasha idolises to arrive. Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, Josip Broz Tito and Erich Honecker, and even the African dictator Jean Bedel-Bokassa all make an appearance! When Yasha takes an oath of loyalty to them, this creates trouble for his family.
Who directed Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev?
Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev was directed by Edgar Baghdasaryan.
Who stars in Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev?
Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev stars Mais Sarkisyan, Maksim Vitorgan, Ruzanna Khachatryan, Lilit Salnazaryan, Arsen Chachoyan, Avital Lvova.
How long is Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev?
Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev?
Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev produced?
Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev was produced in Armenia, Russia.
What are the themes of Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev?
The themes of Yasha and Leonid Brezhnev include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly.