In the Fortress Village (1971)
According to M. Saltykov-Shchedrin's novel "Poshekhonskaya Starina. The Life of Nikanor Zatrapezny, a Poshekhonsky Nobleman." The author of the notes, Nikanor Zatrapezny, presents a whole gallery of portraits of his family members. These include elderly lodgers who are kicked out of the house, aunties who are known for their self-indulgence, and ugly sisters who are unable to find suitable matches. The multitude of images and facts that arise in Nikanor's memory has a profound impact on him. After describing his childhood visions, he doubts that he will be able to continue writing.
Directors: Александр Завадье, Oleg Surikov.
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Gennady Nekrasov as Narrator |
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Anatoliy Barantsev as |
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Mikhail Lvov as Fedot, the headman |
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Andrei Tsimbal as Kiryushka, the carpenter |
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Irina Kalinovskaya as Nadka, the lord's daughter |
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Oleg Shchetinin as Grisha, the lord's son |
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Irina Kartashyova as lady |
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Yelena Kayranskaya as Natashka |
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Elvira Brunovskaya as |
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Leonid Bochaver as |
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Natalya Tkachyova as |
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Nina Akimova as |
| Directing | Александр Завадье | Director |
| Directing | Oleg Surikov | Director |
| Writing | Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin | Author |