Soviet New Year's Eve with Baba Yaga and her chaotic folklore crew. Yes, really.
New Year's Eve 1969: A variety of Russian folklore characters gather in the hut of Baga Yaga to await the arrival of the New Year, amid much foolery, snippets of popular artists of the day, satirical views of the west via a magical kaleidoscope, and other hijinks.
Direction
Shepitko's surreal touch elevates state-mandated fluff into genuine art.
Costume
Folklore creatures dripping in 1969 Soviet maximalism.
Writing
Satirical kaleidoscope gags that barely hide the propaganda.
Director
Larisa Shepitko
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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