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I Don't Want to Be Filmed 1967

15 min📅 1967-07-31

"I Don't Want to Be Filmed"

In *I Don't Want to Be Filmed (1967)*, a young woman's cinematic dreams collide with reality when Mosfilm calls with an unexpected invitation.

Director: Fyodor Provorov

Cast

Galina Fedotova
Galina Fedotova
Люся Коржихина
Georgiy Vitsin
Georgiy Vitsin
помощник режиссёра
Georgi Georgiu
Georgi Georgiu
режиссёр-оператор Александр Александрович Гуревич
Nina Zorskaya
Nina Zorskaya
мама Люси
Pavel Vinnik
Pavel Vinnik
гримёр Петенька
Grigori Aleksandrov
Grigori Aleksandrov
режиссёр Александров
Oleg Vidov
Oleg Vidov
статист
Irina Skobtseva
Irina Skobtseva
камео
Alla Larionova
Alla Larionova
камео
Tatyana Samoylova
Tatyana Samoylova
камео

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *I Don't Want to Be Filmed* (1967) about?

This 1967 Mosfilm short follows a young woman who receives a call from the studio, thrusting her into the surreal world of filmmaking. As she navigates the dreamlike process of being filmed, she encounters famous actors and directors, blurring the line between reality and cinematic illusion.

Who directed *I Don't Want to Be Filmed*?

Fyodor Provorov directed this short comedy, which was produced by Mosfilm in 1967.

Who stars in *I Don't Want to Be Filmed*?

Galina Fedotova headlines the cast, joined by Georgiy Vitsin, Nina Zorskaya, Pavel Vinnik, and Grigori Aleksandrov—some of whom play themselves in this meta-comedy.

Is *I Don't Want to Be Filmed* (1967) worth watching?

As a 15-minute black-and-white curiosity from Mosfilm, it's a charming artifact for film enthusiasts, offering a playful look at the magic of cinema. While not groundbreaking, its historical and meta-themed appeal makes it a fun watch for fans of Soviet-era filmmaking.

How long is *I Don't Want to Be Filmed*?

The film runs for 15 minutes.

About I Don't Want to Be Filmed (1967) — A Mosfilm Short Comedy on Dreams and the Silver Screen

In *I Don't Want to Be Filmed (1967)*, a young woman's cinematic dreams collide with reality when Mosfilm calls with an unexpected invitation. Directed by Fyodor Provorov, this playful short comedy immerses viewers in the whimsical world of filmmaking, where every moment feels like a scene straight out of a silver-screen fantasy. The black-and-white production, commissioned for television testing, blends the delightful chaos of a dream with the structured artistry of cinema, as Galina Fedotova's character steps into a surreal bubble of lights, cameras, and famous faces. With a cast that includes Georgiy Vitsin, Nina Zorskaya, and Grigori Aleksandrov—some playing exaggerated versions of themselves—the film captures the magic and absurdity of the movie-making process in just 15 minutes.

Shot in 1967 as a Mosfilm test film, this cinematic curiosity offers a charming glimpse into Soviet-era film culture, where ambition meets spontaneity. The film's lighthearted tone and meta-commentary on fame and illusion make it a delightful artifact for film buffs, blending humor with a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're drawn to its historical significance or its playful exploration of artistic dreams, *I Don't Want to Be Filmed* is a brief but memorable escape into the world of movies.