Work of Art (1960)
Dr. Ivan Nikolayevich received a bronze candelabrum as a gift from Sasha Smirnov, who was grateful for his cure. But the doctor is embarrassed: the candelabrum is very immodest - two completely naked naiads. The Doctor is thinking: who would he give this unfortunate present to? Suddenly he remembers that he owes lawyer Ukhov for his consultations. In turn, Ukhov, driven by the same feeling as the doctor, gets rid of the gift, giving it to the comic actor Shashkin on the day of the benefit. Shashkin, deciding that such a "work of art" could compromise him, sells the candelabrum to an antique bronze store owned by Sasha's mother Smirnov. And Sasha, delighted that at last he has found a match for the donated candelabrum, gives it to the doctor.
Cast
- Faina Shevchenko - Смирнова, хозяйка магазина
- Evgeni Leonov - Саша Смирнов
- Sergei Martinson - Иван Николаевич, доктор
- Boris Petker - Ухов, адвокат
- Aleksei Gribov - Шашкин, актёр
- Vladimir Boriskin - помощник режиссера
- Roman Shirman - артист Шашкин, врач, адвокат
- Emmanuil Geller - парикмахер
Screenplay
- Anton Chekhov (Short Story)
- Mark Kovalyov
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Work of Art about?
- Dr. Ivan Nikolayevich received a bronze candelabrum as a gift from Sasha Smirnov, who was grateful for his cure. But the doctor is embarrassed: the candelabrum is very immodest - two completely naked naiads. The Doctor is thinking: who would he give this unfortunate present to? Suddenly he remembers that he owes lawyer Ukhov for his consultations. In turn, Ukhov, driven by the same feeling as the doctor, gets rid of the gift, giving it to the comic actor Shashkin on the day of the benefit. Shashkin, deciding that such a "work of art" could compromise him, sells the candelabrum to an antique bronze store owned by Sasha's mother Smirnov. And Sasha, delighted that at last he has found a match for the donated candelabrum, gives it to the doctor.
- Who directed Work of Art?
- Work of Art was directed by Mark Kovalyov.
- Who stars in Work of Art?
- Work of Art stars Faina Shevchenko, Evgeni Leonov, Sergei Martinson, Boris Petker, Aleksei Gribov, Vladimir Boriskin.
- How long is Work of Art?
- Work of Art has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Work of Art?
- Work of Art is a Comedy film.
- Where was Work of Art produced?
- Work of Art was produced in Soviet Union.