The Irony of Fate (1976)

8.1TV-G184 minDirector: Eldar Ryazanov

1976 Soviet television film

The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!, usually shortened to The Irony of Fate, is a 1976 Soviet romantic comedy television film directed by Eldar Ryazanov and starring Andrey Myagkov, Barbara Brylska, Yury Yakovlev and Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya. The screenplay was written by Emil Braginsky and Ryazanov, loosely based on the director's 1971 play, Once on New Year's Eve (Russian: Однажды в новогоднюю ночь).

Filmed at the Mosfilm Studios, The Irony of Fate doubles as a screwball comedy and a love story tinged with sadness. It was one of the most successful Soviet television productions and remains a highly popular New Year's Eve classic in Russia and the post-Soviet states, with millions tuning in to rewatch it every New Year's Eve.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Irony of Fate about?
The Irony of Fate (1976) — A group of old friends have a tradition of going to a public bathing house on New Years eve. Incidentally, too much vodka and beer makes two of them unconscious. The problem is that one of them (Sasha) has to go to Leningrad but another one (Zhenya) goes. Zhenya wakes up at Lenin
Is The Irony of Fate based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Irony of Fate scary?
Content rating: TV-G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.