This article is about the film. For the eponymous concept, see Irony of fate (cosmic irony).
The Irony of Fate
Promotional poster
Written by
Emil Braginsky Eldar Ryazanov
Directed by
Eldar Ryazanov
Starring
Andrey Myagkov Barbara Brylska Yury Yakovlev Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya
Theme music composer
Mikael Tariverdiev
Country of origin
Soviet Union
Original language
Russian
No. of episodes
2
Production
Producer
Evgeny Golynsky
Running time
184 minutes
Production company
Mosfilm
Original release
Network
Programme One
Release
1 January 1976 (1976-01-01)
Related
The Irony of Fate 2
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The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! (Russian: Ирония судьбы, или С лёгким паром!, romanized: Ironiya sud'by, ili S lyogkim parom!, literally: The Irony of Fate, or With A Light Steam!), 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.
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