Jolly Fellows

Name: Jolly Fellows
Director: Feliks Mikhaylov
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Ville Haapasalo, Danila Kozlovsky, Renata Litvinova, Evgeniya Dobrovolskaya

2009Dir. Feliks Mikhaylov1h 32m

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About This Movie

Jolly Fellows, or Veselchaki, has this unique vibe, you know? It unfolds in a Moscow nightclub where Rosa, the owner, and his drag revue steal the show. The pacing is kind of laid back, almost like you’re easing into the stories of these five cross-dressing men who share their lives with a curious reporter. It’s a blend of comedy and drama that feels pretty genuine. The performances have a raw quality, and it really captures the essence of nightlife in its own quirky way. The atmosphere is lively yet reflective, mixing humor with some deeper themes about identity and acceptance. Definitely has a certain charm that sets it apart from more mainstream fare.

Set in a Moscow nightclubFocuses on drag performanceThemes of identity and acceptance