Afonya (1975)
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.
Cast
- Leonid Kuravlyov - Афанасий Николаевич Борщов (Афоня), слесарь-сантехник
- Yevgeniya Simonova - Катя Снегирёва, медсестра
- Evgeni Leonov - Коля, штукатур
- Savely Kramarov - Егоза, друг детства Афони
- Nina Maslova - Елена Орлова, женщина из 38-й квартиры
- Boryslav Brondukov - Федулов (Федул), грузчик, собутыльник Афони
- Valentina Talyzina - Людмила Ивановна Вострякова, мастер ЖЭКа
- Nikolai Parfyonov - Борис Петрович, председатель месткома
- Nina Ruslanova - Тамара, подруга Афони
- Gotlib Roninson - астроном в халате
Screenplay
- Aleksandr Borodyanskiy
- V. Ognev (Script Editor)
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Political Satire and Social Folly, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love
Keywords
dancing, plumber, soviet union, satire, alcoholism, love, social satire, scam, blue collar, bribery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afonya about?
- 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.
- Who directed Afonya?
- Afonya was directed by Georgiy Daneliya.
- Who stars in Afonya?
- Afonya stars Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Evgeni Leonov, Savely Kramarov, Nina Maslova, Boryslav Brondukov.
- What genre is Afonya?
- Afonya is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Afonya produced?
- Afonya was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Afonya?
- The themes of Afonya include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Political Satire and Social Folly, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love.