And to Hell with Us!

Name: And to Hell with Us!
Director: Aleksandr Pavlovskiy
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Georgy Saakyan, Dmitriy Kharatyan, Larisa Udovichenko, Nikolai Karachentsov, Aleksandr Demyanenko

1991Dir. Aleksandr Pavlovskiy1h 40m

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About This Movie

So, 'And to Hell with Us!' is this quirky little comedy from 1991 that takes a rather interesting spin on the whole holiday of laughter theme. Set in Chernomorsk, it features this local cultural activist, Alex Muromtsev, who, in his quest to entertain, unknowingly brings a group of actors to a rather notorious dacha once owned by Stalin. The atmosphere is a mix of dark humor and absurdity, with a pacing that keeps you guessing where it’ll go next. You get this odd tension bubbling under the surface, knowing the historical weight of the place. Performances are spirited, and the practical effects, while not groundbreaking, add a certain charm. It’s definitely distinctive in its approach to comedy, blending historical context with a light-hearted narrative.

Explores themes of absurdity in historical contextsHumor rooted in cultural and political satireUnique setting enhances the comedic narrative