Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Production
Lavish Soviet costume design that somehow makes cross-dressing look effortless.
Acting
Klara Luchko's dual performance as twins is genuinely impressive.
Direction
Yan Frid keeps theatrical energy cinematic without losing Shakespeare's wit.

Director
Yan Frid
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This Soviet adaptation arrived during the Thaw period, when artists could finally play with Western classics without Stalinist interference.
Klara Luchko reportedly fought to play both twins, insisting no two actors could match her own timing.