Alisa: Excitement

2020· 53 min★ 7.3· Documentary

The plot revolves around the rehearsal of the play “Excitement” in which Freindlikh is to play a famous American writer from New York. The actress and director have heated debates about the eccentric character. They discuss the process of creation, its mysterious mechanisms, the birth of a work of art in general. They also talk about the world around Alisa outside the theatre – her family, home, friends, interests and her beloved St. Petersburg. The film is meant to commemorate the great Russian actress’s 85th anniversary.

Cast: Alisa Freyndlikh, Ivan Vyrypaev, Varvara Vladimirova

Director: Denis Klebleev