Sobaka na sene

Just have watched this movie… AGAIN… -- and again have been taken away by its light sparkling beauty and inspiring mood. Believe it or not, this 400-year old play by Lope de Vega is very adequate to modern life. Indeed, the female wisdom of the lady of the high society, caught between her desire of woman's happiness with the man she loves and strict social prohibitions of her rank, eventually teaches her that life is not about social rules but about "allowing the Soul's dreams to fulfill". The actors are wonderful. Both Diana and Theodoro look stunningly gorgeous in the inspired performance by Margarita Terechova and Michail Boyarski, though neither could be even considered handsome by Hollywood standards. Interesting music, heart-felt lyrics, good-natured humor, fantastic surroundings and costumes – everything makes for an excellent joyful entertainment with "feel-good" aftertaste.