Movie spotlight
Крыса на подносе
A gentleman and his friend attended an exhibition of new art where modernist artists exhibited their ridiculous works. Among them is a dead rat on a tray. The gentleman buys the "work" and invites the authors to his house for dinner, warning that it will be as original as their painting. The assembled guests intend to honor the invited modernists by smearing them with raspberry jam. The artists run around the room and finally hide under the table. After apologizing to themselves, they leave the reception.
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Plot Summary
This short Soviet comedy follows the comical mishaps of a man who attempts to discreetly dispose of a rat he found in his food. His efforts to avoid causing a scene only lead to increasingly absurd and public situations.
Critical Reception
As a short Soviet-era comedy, "Krysa na podnose" was primarily seen as light entertainment. While specific critical reviews from its release are scarce in readily accessible archives, its nature as a comedic short suggests it was likely appreciated for its humor and relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario of social awkwardness.
What Reviewers Say
Delivers a simple, amusing premise.
Relies on physical comedy and situational absurdity.
A lighthearted piece of Soviet cinematic humor.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a short story by Arkady Leven. The comedic situation of trying to hide an unpleasant discovery in a public setting is a classic trope explored in various forms of humor.
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