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Once More About Love
For the first time, Natasha saw Elektron Yevdokimov at the Polytechnic Museum, where she came with Feliks. Then she really liked the confident speaker. Relations with Feliks didn't work out, and Natasha, leaving home, became a flight attendant — that is what she called her new profession. Once in a cafe, before the next flight, Natasha saw Yevdokimov. They met and began to meet. They experience their feelings for each other in different ways. By the power of her love, Natasha makes Yevdokimov understand what love is.
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Plot Summary
A woman reflects on her past relationships and experiences, particularly her lost love and the choices she made. Through a series of flashbacks and introspective moments, she grapples with themes of memory, regret, and the enduring impact of love and loss on her life. The film explores the complexities of human connection and the passage of time.
Critical Reception
The film was highly acclaimed, particularly for its emotional depth and Tatiana Samoilova's powerful performance. It was recognized for its artistic merit and poignant exploration of love and memory, becoming a significant work in Soviet cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its profound emotional resonance and Samoilova's captivating portrayal.
Recognized for its artistic direction and introspective narrative.
Lauded as a significant achievement in Soviet filmmaking for its exploration of love and memory.
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Awards & Accolades
Won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastián International Film Festival (1968).
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Spring Call' and was the last feature film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, a renowned Soviet filmmaker known for 'The Cranes Are Flying'.
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