Work of Art
Произведение искусства
Synopsis
Dr. Ivan Nikolayevich received a bronze candelabrum as a gift from Sasha Smirnov, who was grateful for his cure. But the doctor is embarrassed: the candelabrum is very immodest - two completely naked naiads. The Doctor is thinking: who would he give this unfortunate present to? Suddenly he remembers that he owes lawyer Ukhov for his consultations. In turn, Ukhov, driven by the same feeling as the doctor, gets rid of the gift, giving it to the comic actor Shashkin on the day of the benefit. Shashkin, deciding that such a "work of art" could compromise him, sells the candelabrum to an antique bronze store owned by Sasha's mother Smirnov. And Sasha, delighted that at last he has found a match for the donated candelabrum, gives it to the doctor.
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Faina Shevchenko
Shop owner Smirnova
Evgeni Leonov
Shop owner's son
Sergei Martinson
Doctor
Boris Petker
Lawyer
Aleksei Gribov
Actor
Emmanuil Geller
Hairdresser
Vladimir Boriskin
Director's assistant (uncredited)
Vera Altayskaya
Patient (uncredited)
Irina Murzayeva
Lawyer's wife (uncredited)
Zoya Isaeva
Actress (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Kovalyov
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov, Mark Kovalyov, Edgar Smirnov
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Chugaev
- Original Title
- Произведение искусства
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Kovalyov
Anton Chekhov, Mark Kovalyov, Edgar Smirnov
Aleksandr Chugaev
Viktor Maslennikov
Viktor Biyazi
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Maslennikov
Director of Photography
Aleksandr Chugaev
Original Music Composer
Mark Kovalyov
Director
Mark Kovalyov
Writer
Levan Shengelia
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Work of Art
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What is Work of Art about?
Dr. Ivan Nikolayevich received a bronze candelabrum as a gift from Sasha Smirnov, who was grateful for his cure. But the doctor is embarrassed: the candelabrum is very immodest - two completely naked naiads. The Doctor is thinking: who would he give this unfortunate present to? Suddenly he remembers that he owes lawyer Ukhov for his consultations. In turn, Ukhov, driven by the same feeling as the doctor, gets rid of the gift, giving it to the comic actor Shashkin on the day of the benefit. Shashkin, deciding that such a "work of art" could compromise him, sells the candelabrum to an antique bronze store owned by Sasha's mother Smirnov. And Sasha, delighted that at last he has found a match for the donated candelabrum, gives it to the doctor.
Who directed Work of Art?
Work of Art was directed by Mark Kovalyov.
Who stars in Work of Art?
The principal cast of Work of Art includes Faina Shevchenko, Evgeni Leonov, Sergei Martinson, Boris Petker, Aleksei Gribov.
When was Work of Art released and how long is it?
Work of Art was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Work of Art?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Work of Art was composed by Aleksandr Chugaev.