Zhora Kryzhovnikov

This small film raises the topic of Russian cinema. The fact that in modern Russia there are practically no decent artistic paintings. But a good movie might exist. The plot is as follows: an unknown beggar actor, who has come to the casting, begins to hysterical, which turns into a bright abusive monologue about a failed broken life and about hundreds of poor people like himself.

Revive the spirit of the times, fall in love with the characters, think through every detail, from coats to dances - and all this is not in vain. The result of the work brought dozens of awards, record views and sincere emotions of millions of viewers. It's time to return to the set and remember how the atmosphere of the late 80s came to life on screen. Screenwriter Andrei Zolotarev, director Zhora Kryzhovnikov, producer Fyodor Bondarchuk, new stars Leon Kemstach and Anna Peresild, together with experienced actors - from Ivan Yankovsky to Sergei Burunov - will reveal the main secrets of working on the event series. And they will honestly share their feelings about what happened after the premiere.