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The Foundling
Подкидыш
1939 68 min Soviet Union 0+
★7.6
Comedy, Drama
Director: Tatyana Lukashevich
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Description
A little girl is lost in Moscow and hits the road making fun (not intentionally) of everybody she meets. She'll be back home soon but she will change the life of at least one man forever...
Starring
Veronika Lebedeva
Actor
Faina Ranevskaya
Actor
Pyotr Repnin
Actor
Key opinion
Podkydysh is widely celebrated as a heartwarming and timeless Soviet classic that captures the spirit of pre-war Moscow. The film is anchored by exceptional performances, particularly the natural charm of child lead Veronika Lebedeva and the iconic comedic delivery of Faina Ranevskaya.
| Acting | Veronika Lebedeva provides a remarkably sincere, natural, and captivating performance as the child protagonist. | |
| Acting | Faina Ranevskaya and Rostislav Plyatt deliver iconic, unforgettable supporting performances that elevate the film's comedic weight. | |
| Production | The film effectively captures a nostalgic, utopian vision of pre-war Moscow characterized by kindness, safety, and communal trust. | |
| Production | The original black-and-white version is vastly superior to the colorized release, which misinterprets visual details and artistic intent. | |
| Acting | The portrayal of Natasha’s brother and his friends is perceived by some as artificial or out of place, creating a slight tonal mismatch. |