Where was Vysotsky. Thank You for Being Alive filmed
Высоцкий. Спасибо, что живой
Year: 2011
Genre: Drama, Historical
Country: Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan
<p>Many episodes of the biographical movie dedicated to the last year of the famous poet and artist Vladimir Vysotsky's life were filmed in Samarkand and Bukhara. The choice of these places for filming was far from accidental. The plot of the picture covers the events of 1979, when Vysotsky performed concerts in Uzbekistan. The artist had warm relations with this republic, he repeatedly visited Samarkand, Tashkent and Bukhara, and also dedicated several of his songs to the city of Zarafshan, a popular tourist destination. A variety of locations were used for the movie. In particular, the House of Culture in Bukhara recreated Vysotsky's concert, which was to take place in July 1979. This scene became one of the key scenes in the movie. Several scenes were also filmed in Brest in southwestern Belarus.</p>
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Locations
Bazaar
In movie
Scene where The company of artists decides to go to the local bazaar, where the lively and colorful atmosphere of the oriental market reigns. Kulagin, fascinated by the variety of goods, finds a magnificent carpet, which he immediately decides to buy. All the members of the group enjoy a stroll through the bazaar, looking with interest at the showcases with patterned fabrics, spices and local handicrafts. Vysotsky, for his part, finds an unusual occupation - he starts selling carpets. His charisma and artistry instantly attract attention, and a large crowd gathers around him.
Real
Scene was shot Samarkand Market, located at 8, Bibikhanum Street. The market is close to the famous Bibikhanum Mosque, which adds to the uniqueness of its location. On one side, it is surrounded by narrow streets with traditional oriental architecture, and on the other by spacious squares overlooking grand historical buildings. Everything from spices and dried fruits to handmade carpets and jewelry can be found here.
House of Culture
In movie
Scene where At the first concert in Bukhara, Vladimir Vysotsky struggles to get up on stage. Despite his weakness, the artist performs with full dedication. There is a tense silence in the hall, all the seats are occupied, the audience listens attentively to every word, as if absorbing the unique energy of the poet. People stand even in the aisles, so great was the interest in Vysotsky's performance. The atmosphere is saturated with delight and sincere admiration, and the artist himself, overcoming pain, gives the audience unforgettable moments that will remain in their memory for a long time.
Real
Scene was shot at the House of Culture in Bukhara. It was here in 1979 that one of the most memorable performances of the artist took place. An interesting fact: people who were present at that historic concert took part in the cast. Their memories helped to convey the unique energy of that time and restore the details with maximum accuracy. The House of Culture became not only a place of filming, but also a symbol of the meeting of generations.
Tashkent Airport
In movie
Scene where Vysotsky travels to Tashkent in the company of Leonidov, his friend Seva Kulagin and doctor Anatoly Nefyodov. Nefyodov's main task on this trip is to monitor the artist's condition and organize access to prohibited drugs. However, it later becomes clear that Nefyodov did not take any drugs with him. He made this decision because of the risk, since, as a doctor, he would have faced punishment twice as severe as an ordinary person in case of detection of prohibited substances.
Real
Scene was shot the airport of the city of Brest in Belarus. This place was chosen for filming due to its architecture, which preserved the atmosphere of the Soviet period. Spacious waiting rooms characteristic of airports of the 70s, concrete staircases and laconic interiors perfectly conveyed the spirit of the time necessary to recreate the scene of Vysotsky's arrival.