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Girl on the Ball
The story of a nine-year-old boy Denis, who first enters the circus. The new world captures his imagination. He falls in love with a little actress, an equilibrist — a girl on a ball. After a while, Denis persuades his father to go with him to the circus again. But the performances in Moscow ended, the fairy flew away to another city... Once, being in a museum, he sees a painting by Pablo Picasso "Girl on a Ball". In this picture he recognizes his love — Tanya ...
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Plot Summary
A spirited young woman from a provincial town dreams of escaping her mundane life and finding romance and excitement. She enters a beauty pageant, hoping it will be her ticket to a new world. Along the way, she encounters eccentric characters and unexpected challenges that test her resolve and her understanding of what she truly desires.
Critical Reception
This musical comedy was generally received with mild amusement, praised for its lighthearted tone and musical numbers, though some critics found its plot predictable and lacking depth. Audiences often enjoyed its charming performances and escapist qualities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and lighthearted performances.
Felt by some to be a somewhat formulaic and predictable comedic plot.
A charming, if not groundbreaking, musical comedy offering simple entertainment.
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Fun Fact
While this film was released in 1967, the musical on which it is based, also titled 'Girl on the Ball', originally premiered on Broadway in 1923 and was a significant success of its time.
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