Колыбельная для мужчин (1977)

“Kolybelnaya” (Cradle Song) for Men is a drama film released in 1977 in the Soviet Union. The film was directed by Ivan Lukinsky and Vladimir Zlatoustovsky. The story takes place in the city of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) during the 1970s. It follows the lives of several men who share a room in a communal apartment. Each of them is dealing with personal and societal issues, such as alcoholism, poverty, love, and family relationships. The film stars Lyusena Ovchinnikova, Yuri Shlykov, Tatyana Peltscer, Natalya Andreychenko, Natalya Rybchagova, Igor Yankovsky, Vladimir Fedchenko, Nikolay Skorobogatov, Vladimr Zakharchenko, and Nikolay Gorlov. The film was well-received for its realistic portrayal of the lives of ordinary people in Soviet society. The performances of the actors were praised, particularly Ovchinnikova's portrayal of the motherly figure who cares for the men in the communal apartment. “Kolybelnaya” for Men remains a classic of Soviet cinema, exploring universal themes of humanity that continue to resonate with audiences today.