In the comedy “Rzhevsky against Napoleon”, the actors in an ironic manner freely interpret the events of the Patriotic War of 1812, when Napoleon’s troops captured part of the Russian lands. The images of the main characters of the picture and everything that happens to them in the frame can be called a comedy of the absurd, an incoherent pile of ridiculous incidents. But from this, according to the intention of the scriptwriters and the director, the viewer should just be very funny.
"Rzhevsky vs. Napoleon": actors and roles. Pavel Derevyanko as Lieutenant Rzhevsky
The role of Lieutenant Rzhevsky, to whom the Russian generals entrusted a secret mission to neutralize Napoleon, was played by Pavel Derevyanko. In the film "Rzhevsky against Napoleon" actors play grotesque images. And Paul is known for being equally good at approaching both serious dramatic and ironic humorous roles.
For the first time, the charming Derevianko, the viewer noticed thanks to the popular series “Plot” with Sergei Bezrukov, in which Pavel got the role of paramedic Vadik. Then came the comedy “Take the Tarantina”, the films “Love Me” and “The Enchanted Land”.
One of the best comedic roles of Derevyanko is the role of standartenfuhrer Olaf Schurenberg in the farcical film Hitler Kaput! According to the plot, the hero of Pavel is a Soviet intelligence officer sent to Germany. And just the secret tasks that are entrusted to him become the subject of numerous jokes and eccentric humor.
"Rzhevsky against Napoleon": actors. Vladimir Zelensky as Napoleon
Another comedian who is wonderful at translating satirical characters is Ukrainian showman Vladimir Zelensky.
Vladimir began with performances in the KVN team of the city of Krivoy Rog. Soon he began to stand out noticeably from the background of his colleagues, and it became clear that the beginning pop entertainer had a great future.
In 2003, Vladimir Zelensky organized his own comedy show "The Evening Quarter", which became very popular in Ukraine and broadcast on many central television channels. Over time, the studio "Quarter-95" began to produce comedy films, including the well-known "Matchmakers" and the comedy "Rzhevsky against Napoleon" itself.
The main actors of the film "Rzhevsky against Napoleon" are simply obliged to have comedic talent, otherwise the general plan is simply impossible to translate into reality. Vladimir played in this film the role of Napoleon - the famous leader of the French army, who is famous not only for his ambitions, but also for his critically small stature.
Svetlana Khodchenkova as Natasha Rostova
In the film "Rzhevsky against Napoleon" the actors were involved mainly in a comedy plan. Therefore, the participation of Svetlana Khodchenkova in the project could well cause surprise among fans of the actress.
Nevertheless, Khodchenkova really starred in the satirical picture of
Marius Weisberg, playing Natasha Rostov. But Natasha Rostova performed by Svetlana is not that familiar Natasha from the novel “War and Peace”. "New" Natasha is frivolous, participates in beauty contests and starts an affair on the side.
Khodchenkova after filming in the comedy "Rzhevsky against Napoleon" did not stop her experiments and starred in many more projects not typical for her role. For example, in 2013, Svetlana played the Viper in the Hollywood action "Wolverine: Immortal." And in 2014, she got the role of the drinking poetess Irina in the comedy “She Loves - Doesn't Love”. In 2015, the actress played the serial killer Elizabeth Bathory in the thriller Bloody Lady Bathory.
Mikhail Galustyan as the Marquis de Maso-Sad
Mikhail Galustyan, who in the past was also associated with the Club of the Merry and Resourceful, in the satirical comedy of Weisberg embodied the image of the Marquis de Maso-Sad on the screens. According to the funny name of the character Galustyan, you can guess about the "inclinations" of the Marquis, which will not be the occasion for one ironic joke.
Galustyan has been actively acting in films since 2006. All the pictures in his filmography are exclusively of a comedy plan. Mikhail can be seen in "The Best Movie", in the tape "Hitler Kaput!", As well as in the films "Pregnant", "Nannies" and "That Carlson."
Other role performers
All the actors in the film “Rzhevsky vs. Napoleon” are recognized celebrities. For example, the role of Leo Tolstoy was played by Mikhail Efremov. Mikhail Olegovich is a worthy successor to the acting dynasty of the Efremovs. Only if his famous father shone in dramas and melodramas, then Michael has a pronounced comedic gift.
Marat Basharov, known to the viewer for his roles in the films “The Border.”, Starred as Bagration’s commander. Taiga novel ”,“ Siberian barber ”and“ Voroshilov shooter ”.
Also in the frame appeared the actor of the “Evening Quarter” Yevgeny Koshevoi, TV presenters Ksenia Sobchak and Anfisa Chekhova, singer Anna Semenovich, entertainer Ilya Oleinikov. But the main guest star of the project was a Hollywood actor of Belgian origin, Jean-Claude Van Damme.