Afonya
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Release Date: 1976-01-01
★★★★★★★★★★ (145 votes)
Similar Movies

The Scent of Green Papaya
★★★★★

How to Apply for a Sexual Position
★★★★★

Forever Lulu
★★★★★

Alex & Emma
★★★★★

A Tale of Two Cities
★★★★★

Barefoot in the Park
★★★★★

The Pest
★★★★★

Ocean Waves
★★★★★

Girls Will Be Girls
★★★★★

The Last Days of Frankie the Fly
★★★★★

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
★★★★★

Dil Se..
★★★★★

Nil by Mouth
★★★★★

An Odd Evening in April
★★★★★

Ohne Dich!
★★★★★

Oh! What a Lovely War
★★★★★

All the Pretty Horses
★★★★★

Bootmen
★★★★★

Mera Naam Joker
★★★★★

A Prophet
★★★★★