Behind the scenes. About comedies Gaidai Bashny.Net

Leonid Gaidai went down in history as the creator of the national cinema sparkling comedies, many of which have become classics of the genre. Let us recall the interesting facts about your favorite movies!





"Operation" Y "and other adventures Shurik»



In 1965, rolling out comedy "Operation" Y "and other adventures Shurik." This film was shot in four cities: Moscow, Leningrad, Baku and Odessa. Before the start of shooting script, according to tradition, took the statement "at the top." Censors ideologues were not given permission to start the process until the protagonist is named Vlad. As a result, Leonid Gaidai agreed to rename the student, calling it Shurik.

It is known that this role auditioned many actors. Among them were Vitaly Solomin, Yevgeny Petrosyan, Sergei Nikonenko, Yevgeny Zharikov Alexander Zbruev and Andrei Mironov. Leonid Gaidai initially approved for the role of Valeria nose, but after seeing the photo of Alexander Demyanenko, realized that he had found the ideal candidate. And Spout played a cameo role student gambler.

On "Mosfilm" like to remember the story of how Gaidai criticized figure Natalia Selezneva. The young actress was angry at his remark, and as a proof of their harmony shot sundress. Interestingly, the operators were given advance team "Action!", So the scene strip happened very naturally.

"Prisoner of the Caucasus»



This movie could not be born if Leonid Gaidai not read a note about the stolen bride in Transcaucasia.
Today it is difficult to imagine, but first comedy of censorship was sent to gather dust in the archives. It was only thanks to a happy coincidence, "Prisoner of the Caucasus" "went to the people." One of the first viewers of the film was the Secretary General Leonid Brezhnev, was shown a comedy, hinting that it has moments seditious, defamatory party leaders. In particular, the censors were unhappy with the provocative phrase, "And in the neighboring district of the groom stole a member of the party!". But the head of state appreciated the humor Gaidai, this was a pass to wide screen.

"The Diamond Arm»



The idea of ​​the script for this comedy Leonid Gaidai also came while reading the newspaper. In "Truth" director found an article on the fight against smugglers who are trafficked abroad valuables in a cast. As in "Caucasian captive" Gaidai invented in the film role of Yuri Nikulin. Artist even had to take a six-month leave of absence at the circus, to embody the director intended. And some began to panic when a rumor that Nikulin died. Culprit "duck" became a hotel maid who discovered a fake actor's body covered with a sheet. It prepared for a scene in which Simon Gorbunkov falls out of the trunk "Moskvich" flying by helicopter. I had to quickly reassure the public and to show a live actor.

"12 chairs»



In 1971, viewers saw a new creation by Leonid Gaidai - comedy "12 chairs". The director was very fond of this work by I. Ilf and E. Petrov, and when he got permission to shoot, the script was ready in just one week.
About the film "12 chairs" aware of the fact that the director wanted to use as props real chairs wizard Gambs. Managed to find only one of them, but the owner did not agree to its rarity sell. As a result, it was necessary to create an exact copy. Chairs ordered abroad - in the Soviet Union there were no artists who have managed to recreate the furniture masterpiece.

"Ivan Vasilievich»



1973. Again admirers Leonid Gaidai tend to theaters to see his new comedy "Ivan Vasilievich". It is interesting that it, like the earlier film director, also had a claim censors. Gaidai had to change the phrase the king of the place of residence. At first it sounded like "Moscow Kremlin". As a result, after criticism, John V. asked the policeman replied that he lives in the wards.