In a world using Catherine the Great as favorite trend, this songs works more than well.
For resumed aspects of her reign.
For the remind of old songs about Russian personalities in the eyes of Westerns.
For irony and the kitsch sparkles and for innocent humor crumbs.
For references to Casanova by Federico Fellini - sure , the lead actress is inspired option in this sense -. And for the reflection of apparences and power, illusion and effort to create happiness . And, in some measure, for image of vulnerability of isolated monarch, reduced to simple joys.
The last scenes - answer to discover of truth is real cool.
