Laßt das mal Afonja machen (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1976, Laßt das mal Afonja machen is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.

Who’s in it. Laßt das mal Afonja machen stars Leonid Kuravlyov as Борщов Афанасий Николаевич (Афоня), Yevgeniya Simonova as Катя Снегирёва, Evgeni Leonov as Коля and Valentina Talyzina as Вострякова, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Laßt das mal Afonja machen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laßt das mal Afonja machen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Laßt das mal Afonja machen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.