Charity Ball

Charity Ball

1993 · 81 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

The main character of the film is Viktor Bershadsky, a Russian director who emigrated to the United States. His fate and career did not work out either in Russia or abroad. He used to be famous, but now no one remembers him, he hasn't directed a film in 10 years and most likely will never receive a production order again. But fate smiles on him, too, though only for one day. In New York, patrons at the Hilton Hotel organized a charity evening dedicated to immigrants from Russia. Viktor Bershadsky becomes the star of the evening, and in his elegant tuxedo, he is the center of attention. However, this is only for one evening, and in the morning, the fairy tale will come to an end.

Directed by Efraim Sevela · Written by Efraim Sevela

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