Cast
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Lyudmila Gurchenko
as Liza
Liya Akhedzhakova
as Lyubov
Svetlana Kryuchkova
as Masha
Irina Kupchenko
as Anya
Nikolay Fomenko
as Businessman
Valentin Gaft
as General
Roman Kartsev
as Theater Administrator
Mikhail Yevdokimov
as Businessman from Astrakhan
Mikhail Derzhavin
as City Party Committee Secretary
Mamuka Kikaleishvili
as vegetable seller
Valentina Talyzina
as
Nina Ter-Osipyan
as Lazovskiy's mother
Yevgeni Voskresensky
as
Igor Pismennyi
as
Aleksandr Pashutin
as
Crew
Director
- Eldar Ryazanov
Writer
- Aleksandr Novototskiy-Vlasov
- Yury Fedorov
- Vladimir Moiseenko
- Eldar Ryazanov
Producer
- Leonid Bits
- Vladimir Dostal
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Old Hags examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Eldar Ryazanov 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2000, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Old Hags took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 128 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 155 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The costume department created over 243 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2000, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 3, 2000
- Runtime: 2h 8m