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A Simple Case

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A Simple Case
Film title
Directed byVsevolod Pudovkin
Mikhail Doller
Written byAleksandr Rzheshevsky
Mikhail Koltsov
StarringAleksandr Baturin
CinematographyGeorgi Bobrov
Grigori Kabalov
Production
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Release date
  • 3 December 1932 (1932-12-03)
Running time
96 minutes (2,633 meters)
CountrySoviet Union
LanguageRussian

A Simple Case (Russian: Простой случай; Prostoy sloochay) is a 1932 Soviet film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin and Mikhail Doller. Pudovkin was publicly charged with formalism for this experimental sound film and was forced to release without its sound track.[1]

Plot

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Set after the end of the Russian Civil War, the story follows three close friends and former Red Army commanders—Langovoy, Zhyoltikov, and their elder comrade Uncle Sasha—who return to their hometown to serve in the military headquarters. While Uncle Sasha and Zhyoltikov remain bachelors and share a room, Langovoy lives with his wife, Mashenka, whom he married during the war. Mashenka was a loyal comrade on the battlefield and remains a loving, supportive partner in peacetime.

When Langovoy falls seriously ill, Mashenka's devotion shines as she spends sleepless nights nursing him back to health. After his recovery, she departs to visit her family for a brief respite. During her absence, Langovoy rescues a woman from an accident and becomes infatuated with her, leading to quiet disapproval from his friends. Upon Mashenka's return, she is heartbroken by the betrayal, while Langovoy is consumed with guilt. Ultimately, he decides to reconcile with Mashenka, seeking and earning her forgiveness.

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References

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  1. ^ The Encyclopaedia Britannica guide to Russia : the essential guide to the nation, its people, and culture. London: Robinson. 2009. pp. 208–213. ISBN 9781593398507.
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