In the movie “Office Romance” you can see how the city locations become not just a background, but full-fledged participants in the action. Moscow of the 70s with its recognizable streets and buildings creates a unique atmosphere of the era. The choice of locations in the movie is not accidental. They not only create the atmosphere, but also help to reveal the characters and their relationships. They become important elements of the plot, which help the viewer to better understand what is happening.
Novoseltsev's house
In movie
Scene where We see Anatoly Efremovich Novoseltsev, played by Andrei Myagkov, hurrying to work. He is walking through the archway of a multi-storey building, typical of the mass construction of the 1960s-1970s. The appearance of the building and the surroundings create an atmosphere of everyday life of a Soviet man of that time. Novoseltsev is wearing a modest overcoat and holding a briefcase. His gait is hurried, but a little clumsy. The hero is heading towards a public transportation stop to catch a bus. Music plays in the background, which sets the mood of the scene.
Timing: 02:32:29
Real
Scene was shot in a typical Soviet urban development of the 1970s. This was done intentionally to create the atmosphere of everyday life and convey the spirit of the time. In the frame is an ordinary high-rise building with an archway through which hundreds of people pass every day. Such houses were common throughout the Soviet Union and became a symbol of the era. It was in this environment that the main character Anatoly Efremovich Novoseltsev lived, rushing to work.This location is ideal for the scene, as it immediately immerses the viewer in the world of the main character and creates the atmosphere of that time. In 2014 there was a fire in the building, but now the two-story house looks like it did in the 70s.
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Moscow
Samokhvalov's house
In movie
Scene where Samokhvalov's house in the movie "Service Romance" is the place where the characters meet and communicate in an informal setting. Here the viewer can see how the characters and their relationships are revealed. In one of the scenes of the movie Novoseltsev comes to visit Samokhvalov. They sit at the table, drink cognac and talk about life. At this point the viewer learns more about Samokhvalov's character, his views on life and his attitude to others. Samokhvalov demonstrates his confidence and success, while Novoseltsev looks modest and a little confused. This scene helps to better understand the relationship between the characters and reveals some of the plot lines of the movie.
Timing: 02:05:59
Real
Scene was shot in an ordinary residential house at 9 Tverskaya Street (then Gorky Street). The house was built in 1949. It was inhabited exclusively by high-ranking people or members of the Soviet elite, such as Minister of Culture Furtseva, architect Vlasov, director Sergei Bondarchuk, and many academicians and scientists. The fact that Samokhvalov lives in this very house shows that he is a high-flying bird.
Moscow
Statistical Office
In movie
Scene where Kalugina crying on the roof while Novoseltsev comforts her is one of the most emotional scenes in the movie. After an unsuccessful conversation with Novoseltsev, Kalugina feels devastated and upset. She goes to the roof to be alone, but Novoseltsev follows her. He sees her tears and realizes that she needs support.Novoseltsev speaks gently to Kalugina, trying to calm her down. He speaks words of encouragement to her and confesses his feelings. Kalugina is at first confused and bewildered, but gradually begins to open up to him. At this moment, the viewer sees the walls between the colleagues crumble and a new relationship is born.
Timing: 56:53
Real
Scene was shot on three different locations in Moscow: on Kuznetsky Most and on the roof of Bolshoi Gnezdnikovsky Lane. These locations were chosen for filming scenes of the movie "Office Romance", because they corresponded to the atmosphere and spirit of the time, and also created the desired visual image. The place on the roof was not chosen by chance, because it is here that Novoseltsev reveals himself to Kalugina from an unexpected side. Open space symbolizes freedom and sincerity of feelings, and also allows the characters to be more open with each other. In addition, the view of evening Moscow adds romance to the scene and emphasizes the beauty of the moment.
Moscow
