Happy Days

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Virgo V Happy Days (Schastlivye dni) is a 1991 Soviet drama film directed by Aleksei Balabanov. It was Balabanov's feature film debut. The film's title is ironic, as it depicts a young man with no memory searching for a place to stay in a bleak landscape. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival. Schastlivye dni by Aleksei Balabanov is a dark, slow-paced film that some critics have praised for its visual style and eerie atmosphere. Visual style Some critics say that Balabanov's mastery of the visual language of Russian avant-garde movies of the 1920s is striking. The film captures the icy beauty of St. Petersburg during the Soviet collapse. The film portrays a desolate St. Petersburg with empty trams and peeling windows. Critical response Some critics have called the film a masterpiece and have praised its vivid and absurd scenes. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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