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Afonya

January 1, 1976 1h 32m 7.8/10 (146 votes)

Originally released in 1976. Afonya is a drama/comedy film. directed by Georgiy Daneliya.

Starring Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, and Evgeni Leonov

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (146 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Mosfilm
  • Experimental Youth Creative Association

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 do...

Who directed Afonya?

Afonya was directed by Georgiy Daneliya.

How long is Afonya?

Afonya has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Afonya released?

Afonya was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Afonya?

The main cast of Afonya includes Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Evgeni Leonov, Savely Kramarov, Nina Maslova.

Is Afonya worth watching?

Afonya has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.