Old-timers of the Moscow Film Festival remember that such interest in the picture was three years ago at the show of the movie "Melody for Shamery" Kira Muratova. By the way, Renata Litvinova was filmed in that tape and, according to her recognition, Kiru Georgievna actress considers the second mom. And Muratova, in turn, which opened Renate at one time, calls Litvinov one of his favorite actresses and a talented director.
According to Litvinova, she did not expect such an excitement to the film and is generally glad that she finished her work.
Renata Litvinova, Olga Kuzina, Nikolai Homeriki. Photo: Lilia Sharlovskaya.
"I did not think that this film could be interested in someone except me. After all, I removed this film for myself and for my money, "the actress admitted. - Music to the tape wrote Zemfira, she became one of the producers, the so-called faithful of my associates. "
"I do not cling to this land. And I'm not afraid of death, "said actress. - I am she. Therefore, it is strange to be afraid of myself. And those who are afraid of - do not fit. And then suddenly a little bit happened. Life is very striped, and especially in such a megalopolis, like Moscow. It is not known what to wait. In the theme of death, which many fear even pronounce loud, everyone was dirty. What are they afraid? We do not appreciate the living, do not respect and are not afraid, and you are talking about the dead! In the end, we had not even a coffin in the tape, but only the lid, and in it lay a pillow. "
Renata Litvinova. Photo: Lilia Sharlovskaya.
Critics differed in views. Some in the fluff and dust criticized the film and shouted that the theme of death, which is called a fairy tale, is terrible and should not be shown on the MICF, others said that it was a puppet set, and others could not even find words to express admiration This picture and called it the best work of the director. In general, there was a tragicomedy about women with sophisticated fate.