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Satirist Viktor Shenderovich wrote many worthy works during his creative career. But Vladimir Etush paid attention to his play “The Injured Goldiner”. The performance with great success has been gathering sold-out houses all over Russia for several years now. What is the plot interesting, and who plays the main roles? Let's find out!
What is the play "Injured Goldiner" about?
An old Jew lives in Brighton Beach and is constantly nostalgic for the Soviet past. He only does it with hatred and anger towards the union and its leaders. He had to not only leave his homeland and come to America, but also change his surname to a more acceptable one under the given conditions. There was Goldiner, there was Semyonov. However, he also does not feel any sympathy for the country that has sheltered him. He hates all Americans fiercely, and openly calls men homosexuals and weaklings. He is annoyed by the fact that subway cars are constantly flying over his head and do not allow him to live in peace.
Bad walk
One day he decides to get out of the Russianquarter and make a trip to Manhattan. A performance of a naked cowboy is planned there, and this fact interested the old man very much. Hurrying to catch the show, he walks a zebra crossing at a red light and is hit by a car. Jane Watson delivers the injured Goldiner to the hospital, but this does not save her from the trial. According to a court decision, she is obliged to take care of an old man who has a broken leg for 80 hours. Every day she has to come to his apartment and help him with the housework - cooking, cleaning and washing things.
An unexpected twist
The old man with her indulges in memories and then it turns out that Jane herself is from Kharkov. Her parents moved to America when she was only three years old. my father got into big trouble at work and was forced to leave the country. After asking his nurse about the circumstances of her parent's dismissal, he comes to the conclusion that this is his doing. It was Goldiner who was the party organizer who insisted on the dismissal of the man. The working hours have already ended, but the girl continues to walk and help the old man. Even though he spread rumors all over the block that they were having a sexual relationship.
Why should you go to a play?
Firstly, this is in itself a very interesting story about the relationship between two people who were connected by a common homeland. Despite the difference in age and social status, they have interesting conversations. Secondly, the injured Goldiner is played by the legendary actor Vladimir Etush, and Jane is played by Olga Tumaikina. Such an interesting duet is rarely seen on the stage of the theater. You can watch the acting of two professionals endlessly. Two hours will fly by.
Reviews to the "Injured Goldiner" prove that art lives and flourishes to this day. Everyone who was lucky enough to go to the performance notes that the plot makes you think about the frailty of human life. The incomparable game of Etush made everyone feel delighted - Vladimir Abramovich is already 95 years old! Shenderovich's subtle humor and the talent of the two actors gave the audience an incredible pleasure from the performance.
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