Title: Carnival Night (1956) Original Title: Карнавальная ночь Year: 1956 Genre: Musical, Comedy, Romance Language: Ukrainian [Parik Production UA] Director: Eldar Ryazanov Cast: Igor Ilyinsky, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Yuri Belov, Georgiy Kulikov, Sergei Filippov Runtime: 78 min Release Date: 29 December 1956 Country: Soviet Union IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049397/ Description: Carnival Night is a lively and heartwarming Soviet musical comedy set during New Year’s Eve celebrations. At the local House of Culture, a group of young and enthusiastic employees prepares an exciting holiday program full of music, dancing, and entertainment. Their plans are jeopardized when a stern and bureaucratic acting director arrives with the intention of turning the show into a dull and overly serious spectacle. Refusing to let the festive spirit be ruined, the young performers band together to outwit the officious director and ensure that the celebration remains joyful and memorable. Directed by Eldar Ryazanov and featuring the breakout performance of Lyudmila Gurchenko, Carnival Night became one of the biggest box-office successes of its time, cherished for its catchy musical numbers, light humor, and timeless charm. Release Features: – Classic Soviet New Year musical comedy – Directorial debut of Eldar Ryazanov – Iconic performances and festive atmosphere – A timeless holiday favorite across generations Audio: Ukrainian language | professional multi-voice translation (Parik Production UA)