Window to Paris
Окно в Париж
Synopsis
Nikolai (played by Sergei Dontsov) has been fired from his job as a music teacher and has to live in the gym until he finds a place to stay. Finally, he gets a communal room in the apartment of Gorokhov (Victor Mikhalkov). The room's previous inhabitant, an old lady, has died a year ago, and yet her cat, Maxi, is still in the locked room, healthy and fat. Soon, Nikolai and his neighbours discover the mystery: there is a window to Paris in the room. That's when the comedy begins - will the Russians be able to cope with the temptation to profit from the discovery?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Agnès Soral
Nicole
Sergey Dreyden
Nikolay Chizhov
Viktor Mikhaylov
Gorokhov
Nina Usatova
Vera
Kira Krejlis-Petrova
Mother-in-law Gorokhov
Natalya Ipatova
daughter Gorokhov
Viktor Gogolev
Ivan Kouzmitch
Tamara Timofeeva
Mariya Olegovna
Andrey Urgant
Gulyaev
Jean Rupert
Monsieur Prevost
Malka Ribowska
Lady in black
Bernard Cassus-Soulanis
Construction company agent
Aleksei Kozodayev
Sidorov
Elena Drapeko
Deputy Director of 'Business Lyceum'
Vladimir Kalish
Petya Ivanov
Aleksei Zalivalov
Petrov - trumpeter
Anatoly Slivnikov
Major militsii
Oleg Belov
Police chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuri Mamin
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Mamin, Arkadiy Tigay, Vladimir Vardunas, Vyacheslav Leykin
- Original Score
- Yuri Mamin, Aleksei Zalivalov
- Original Title
- Окно в Париж
- Country of Origin
- France, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Fontaine Sarl, Sodaperaga Productions, La Sept Cinéma, Trinity Bridge Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuri Mamin
Yuri Mamin, Arkadiy Tigay, Vladimir Vardunas, Vyacheslav Leykin, Guy Séligmann, Feliks Mironer
Yuri Mamin, Aleksei Zalivalov
Anatoly Lapshov, Sergei Nekrasov
Joële Van Effenterre, Olga Adrianova
Lavranti Aimrachvilli, Guy Séligmann
Department Leadership Roster
Yuri Mamin
Director
Lavranti Aimrachvilli
Producer
Guy Séligmann
Producer
Iosif Krinskiy
Stunt Coordinator
Anatoly Lapshov
Director of Photography
Sergei Nekrasov
Director of Photography
Vera Zelinskaya
Production Design
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Aleksei Zalivalov
Original Music Composer
Yuri Mamin
Screenplay
Olga Adrianova
Editor
Arkadiy Tigay
Screenplay
Vladimir Vardunas
Screenplay
Vyacheslav Leykin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Window to Paris.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Window to Paris.
Top Titles from Russia - IMDb
Soviet Movies With English Subtitles
MovieLens[:10K]
Similar Titles to Window to Paris
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
6.0
6.4
4.1
4.4
7.3
4.2
7.0
7.2
7.4
6.4
7.0
6.2
6.2
7.8
6.2
5.8
6.9Anime
More Like Window to Paris
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Window to Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Window to Paris about?
Nikolai (played by Sergei Dontsov) has been fired from his job as a music teacher and has to live in the gym until he finds a place to stay. Finally, he gets a communal room in the apartment of Gorokhov (Victor Mikhalkov). The room's previous inhabitant, an old lady, has died a year ago, and yet her cat, Maxi, is still in the locked room, healthy and fat. Soon, Nikolai and his neighbours discover the mystery: there is a window to Paris in the room. That's when the comedy begins - will the Russians be able to cope with the temptation to profit from the discovery?
Who directed Window to Paris?
Window to Paris was directed by Yuri Mamin.
Who stars in Window to Paris?
The principal cast of Window to Paris includes Agnès Soral, Sergey Dreyden, Viktor Mikhaylov, Nina Usatova, Kira Krejlis-Petrova.
When was Window to Paris released and how long is it?
Window to Paris was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Window to Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Window to Paris was composed by Yuri Mamin, Aleksei Zalivalov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Window to Paris?
Window to Paris holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).