Satirik Viktor Shenderovich wrote many worthy works during his creative career. But Vladimir Etush drew attention to his play “The Injured Goldiner”. The performance with great success for several years collects sold out throughout Russia. What is the plot interesting and who plays the main roles? Find out!
What is the performance of the “Injured Goldiner”?
The old Jew lives on Brighton Beach and is constantly nostalgic for the Soviet past. He only does this with hatred and anger towards the union and its leaders. He had to not only leave his homeland and come to America, but also change his surname to a more acceptable one under the given conditions. There was a Goldiner, became Semenov. However, he also does not feel any sympathy for the country that has hosted him. He hates fiercely all Americans, and openly calls men homosexuals and weaklings. He is annoyed that the metro cars constantly rush over his head and do not allow him to live in peace.
Bad walk
Once he decides to get out of the Russian quarter and make a trip to Manhattan. The performance of a naked cowboy is planned there, and this fact very interested the old man. Hurrying to catch a performance, he walks along the zebra to a red light and is hit by a car. Jane Watson takes the victim Goldiner to the hospital, but this does not save her from the proceedings. According to the court, she was obliged to look after an old man who had a broken leg for 80 hours. Every day she is forced to come to his apartment and help him with the household - to cook, clean and wash things.
Unexpected turn
The old man embarks on her memories and it turns out that Jane herself is from Kharkov. Parents moved to America when she was only three years old. his father had big troubles at work and he was forced to leave the country. After asking his nurse about the circumstances of the dismissal of her parent, he concludes that this is his doing. It was Goldiner who was the party organizer who insisted on the dismissal of the man. Working hours have already ended, and the girl continues to walk and help the old man. Even despite the fact that he spread rumors throughout the quarter that there was a sexual relationship between them.
Why go to the play?
Firstly, this in itself is a very interesting story about the relationship between two people who are connected by a common homeland. Despite the difference in age and social status, they have interesting conversations. Secondly, the victim Goldiner is played by the legendary actor Vladimir Etush, and Jane is played by Olga Tumaikina. Such an interesting duet can rarely be seen on the stage of the theater. You can watch the acting game of two professionals endlessly. Two hours will fly by.
Reviews of the “Victim Goldiner” prove that art lives and thrives to this day. Everyone who was lucky enough to go to the performance, noted that the plot makes you think about the mortality of human life. Peerless game Etush forced everyone to experience delight - Vladimir Abramovich for 95 years! Shenderovich’s subtle humor and the talent of two actors gave the viewer incredible pleasure from the performance.