Cast
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Leonid Kuravlyov
as Митяй Пряжкин (Дмитрий Петрович)
Vladimir Basov
as «Дипломат» (Виталий Гаврилович Марципанов, жулик)
Boris Novikov
as дед Афоня «Самосвал»
Valentina Telegina
as мать Митяя Марья Пряжкина
Zoya Fyodorova
as Анисья (жена деда Афони)
Elena Drapeko
as Ульяна (жена Митяя Пряжкина)
Roman Filippov
as снабженец, «толкач»
Nina Grebeshkova
as секретарь Куманькова в «Спецстрое»
Svetlana Kharitonova
as Буркова (старший следователь областной прокуратуры)
Savely Kramarov
as «Бацилла», Леонтий Маркелович Федырин
Svetlana Starikova
as Галя (секретарь следователя Бурковой, нет в титрах)
Pyotr Lyubeshkin
as председатель колхоза Николай Матвеевич
Crew
Director
- Leonid Millionshchikov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Live in Joy represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Leonid Millionshchikov brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1978, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Live in Joy took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 76 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 102 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 12 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 1133 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 143 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1978, when this film was released:
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While Live in Joy shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Soft Targets, which focuses more on action than character development, Live in Joy subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like One, Two, Three and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu explore similar territory, Live in Joy stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: March 25, 1978
- Runtime: 1h 16m
