Belyy Bim

08.11.08

Belyy Bim Chornoe Ukno – police
Belyy Bim, Kin-dza-dza, Moskva slezam ne verit, Movies (0)
This segment of Black Bim White Ear reminds me that I've been somewhat surprised by the portrayal of people's interactions with police in movies from the Soviet era. I wasn't surprised that in Moskva slezam ne verit, Katerina tells her daughter that they shouldn't call the police about some bullies who have been harassing her boyfriend, that they should handle the situation themselves. That's kind of what I would expect in a police state. Even in the U.S. people sometimes have the idea that you should never talk to the police -- which is not quite the same ...
07.30.08

Belyy Bim – Chyornoe ukho
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I've started watching White Bim the Black Ear. Maybe it'll turn out to be a sort of Lassie Come Home movie. When I got to this segment last night, I was surprised. People carrying on about dogs having the proper pedigree? In a socialist country? Doesn't that seem rather Ancien R�gime to be worrying about proper bloodlines and conformation instead of the dog's ability as a worker? I puzzled over that several minutes before I had my Duh moment, when I realized that maybe that's the point. Those aren't the good guys who are carrying ...

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