Acting
A famous artist strives to find the secret of eternal life through the beautiful mannequins he creates.
The Chernomorsk city is preparing to hold a holiday of laughter. Come here popular actors of theatre and cinema. Local cultural activist Alex Muromtsev brings guests into a luxurious country house that was once the dacha of Stalin, and has no idea that Stalin was already waiting in the chambers…
King of one fairy kingdom Philogerts is concerned that his only son Prince Philotheus does not want to grow up. Then the king decides to get him married. To do this, he arranges a contest of princesses, the winner of which will become the wife of Philotheus. The court magician of the kingdom of Izmora helps to arrange the competition.
An adaptation of Jesus' life, the film mixes real and imaginary characters, biblical and historical references, to present two worlds condemned to coexist.
Alexei Infantiev moves through three life stages: a youth controlled by a dominant mother and consumed by obsessive love, a middle age crushed by the stifling monotony of Soviet daily life, and a quiet old age as a widower reflecting on a lifetime of isolation, unfulfilled potential, and emotional decay.
