The bygone era has left us a legacy of many traditions, cultural characteristics and values that are considered acceptable in society so far. Far from the last place in this list is Soviet cinema. For half a century, talented directors and actors have given people the opportunity to watch various films, including comedies and historical films. However, most of all the audience liked the Soviet melodramas, in which life was presented most often from the comic side.
Such films were watched by the whole family in past years; they are now watching them with children. It is believed that such paintings are good teachers who show how not to do, what brings joy, and what leads to disappointment. Below you will find the best Soviet melodramas with which you can pass the weekend, enjoying nostalgic paintings from the past life of Russia.
In the first place is a fascinating and slightly fantastic film “Watch out for the car!”. The plot is familiar to all of us - “Robin Hood” by the name of Yuri Detochkin steals cars from the rich, then sells them, and gives the money to those in need. However, people are not divided into good and bad so categorically, and the protagonist will be convinced of this later.
It is hard to imagine Soviet melodramas without a comedy picture entitled “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!”. This is the best alternative to any American Christmas film, which combines humor, sadness, relationships and terrible absurdity, which led to an unexpected outcome. And, of course, a deep bow to the talented actors who forever remained for the audience Nadia, Zhenya and Hippolytus.
All Soviet comedies, as a rule, are distinguished by a serious plot, which is based on the experiences and often suffering of people. But, strangely enough, all this is described in funny colors, with a bunch of funny details and dialogs. An example of this is the picture "Office Romance", as another tale about the ugly duckling. In this film, a man who once was greatly offended by his wife finds happiness with his boss. She, in turn, turns from an evil tyrant with a masculine character into a sensual woman to the envy of everyone.
Some Soviet melodramas, oddly enough, are devoid of comedy elements. Characteristic is the film “Let's Live Until Monday”, which fully reveals the essence of unrequited love. Yesterday's graduate, who became a teacher, is in love with her colleague - a history teacher, since school days. In order to please him, she changes her style of behavior, which causes misunderstanding on the part of the students ...
The film “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears” deserves attention. The picture shows the fate of three girls who are completely different, but at the same time, through the years carry their friendship and become happy.
Nowadays, remakes and sequels of the beloved old films have begun to appear. A few years ago, the continuation of The Irony of Fate appeared on the screens. Such paintings can be called "new Soviet melodrama." 2013 gave us hopes for new cinema gifts, which, perhaps, will reveal to us the secrets of the life of our beloved heroes.