Athos

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.

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Le film de Georgi Daneliya « Afonya » a été un succès commercial inattendu en URSS. Le personnage principal « Afonya » Borshev est un plombier, qui passe sa vie avec des « copains » et fait la fête, dont il a du mal à se souvenir après des nuits de forte consommation d'alcool. Sa femme le quitte, son patron le met à l'épreuve, toute sa vie tombe en morceaux, mais il ne le voit pas. Afonya a rencontré Katya dans un club de danse, mais lui a peu prêté d'attention. Pourtant elle est celle qui peut le sauver ... Dans ce film Daneliya atteint un équilibre parfait de la satire et du drame.

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