The famous film āForgotten melody for fluteā, whose actors are the stars of the Soviet screen, occupies a prominent place in Russian cinema. This picture by genre belongs to the tragicomedy, quite clearly and critically showing the shortcomings of the bureaucratic system of the late 80s of the last century.
Features of the picture
The famous director E. Ryazanov made films in which one way or another in a comedy form he demonstrated the shortcomings of the planning and administrative system that existed in the Soviet Union. His first films are distinguished by the ease and spontaneity of humor: in them the problems of Soviet society were shown very simply and at ease.
However, films of the period of mature creativity are already imbued with the spirit of heavier satire and, remaining essentially comedies, nevertheless differ in a more complex plot and therefore are not so easily perceived. In addition, elements of drama and even tragedy appear in them, as can be seen in the film āForgotten Melody for Fluteā. Her actors with amazing skill were able to translate on the screen very complex and ambiguous characters.
Psychology of Filimonov
In this film, the director, unlike his previous works, showed how bureaucratic norms and career paths slowly but surely destroy the personality from the inside.
The main character is a good person who can be sincere and honest. But for the sake of career growth, he goes to deception, various tricks and even to betrayal. However, he still cannot be called a finished man, because he clearly suffers because of his weak character and indecision, which does not allow him to express his opinion directly about what is happening around.
The image of the main character
It is safe to say that in the Soviet film fund a special place is occupied by the tape āForgotten melody for fluteā. The actors of this film are quite convincing in their images typical of their time.
The main character in the excellent performance of L. Filatov is a high-ranking official who leads a difficult internal struggle with himself. His responsibilities include censoring folk art. He himself considers the numbers and performances he saw interesting and attractive, but out of fear of losing his job, he almost always imposes bans on their staging. At the same time, deep down, he does not agree with the opinion of the boss (he was played by V. Sanaev), considering his opinions to be outdated, and his views - reactionary and old-fashioned.
Love line in the plot
And in the family he also feels sandwiched. His wife (this role was played by I. Kupchenko) is the daughter of one of the bosses, who at one time helped him to advance in the service. There is neither trust nor love between spouses. Viewers see that marriage is held solely for business reasons (at least on his part). And only in the company of the nurse Lida, played by T. Dogileva, does he feel free and relaxed. He is really happy with her, because he quickly found a common language with the girl.
However, the opinion of society in the end is above all for him. He publicly refused it several times, which ultimately led to a heart attack in the hero. An indicator that he has not yet become completely callous is the flute, which is stored in his house, but which he barely remembers. It was for Lida that he played a melody in one of the scenes, which he had learned in his youth, but which he had almost completely forgotten about.
Other characters
In the film āForgotten Melody for the Fluteā, the actors of which fit perfectly in their roles, all the characters are very believable.
So, the image of a nurse is touching, lively and energetic at the same time. She is very enterprising, honest, open, able to publicly defend her point of view. However, she is a deeply sensitive girl, which causes sympathy among the audience. It is on it that the basic moral burden of the picture lies.
The actors of the film āForgotten Melody for the Fluteā demonstrated a high level of performing skill. The heroine Kupchenko appears before the audience as an exclusively business woman, not devoid, however, of some sensitivity. Despite the betrayal of her husband, she nevertheless forgives him, although it is clear that she is doing this, rather, in order to maintain the appearance of well-being.
This character is interesting for its ambiguity: on the one hand, this is a rather dry, harsh woman, however, on the other hand, she appears as a deceived wife, who, in the end, wants to empathize with.
The image of the bureaucracy
In the movie āForgotten Melody for the Flute,ā the actors were able to perfectly portray the vices of the bureaucratic system of the Soviet Union. In the scenario, images of government officials are of particular importance. First of all, it should be called Yaroslav Stepanovich - the chief of the protagonist. He is smart, practical and cunning, but completely conservative in his views. He completely belongs to the planned system, although, perhaps, deep down, he realizes that his views and methods are completely outdated.
The film āForgotten melody for fluteā, the actors and roles of which are distinguished by complex psychology, is also interesting for female characters in the background. For example, Surova in the magnificent performance of O. Volkova is a typical image of a very wealthy woman who has settled in her life and who also belongs to the bureaucratic system criticized by the director.
Ambiguous feelings awaken in the viewer of the film "Forgotten melody for flute." Actors and her roles have long been included in the golden fund of Soviet cinema and occupy a prominent place in the work of the director. It was a very successful experience in sharp satire, as well as a more open criticism of the bureaucracy and the planned system, which was previously present in the works of E. Ryazanov with just hints.