Bed and Sofa
Tretya meshchanskaya
Soviet Union
1927
95 Min
Black and White
1.33:1
Silent, Russian
Synopsis
A married couple have a small apartment in Moscow. When an old friend of the husband’s arrives in the city, he is unable to find lodgings. Kolia, the husband, invites his friend to move in with them. While Kolia is away on business, sensual Liuda and attractive Volodia fall in love and have an affair. After his initial outrage, the husband calms down. Kolia winds up on the sofa, and the three settle into a menage-a-trois until the wife finds herself pregnant. The two men are trying to decide what to do, but Liuda is strong enough to make her own decisions. Considered a landmark film because of humor, naturalism, and its sympathetic portrayal of the woman. —IMDb
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pdxlibrarian
30Nov11
This 1927 Soviet film seems very modern - it deals with frank sexual situations and has a strong feminist flavor. I loved the cinematography, particularly the use of shadows and light.
Gadjo Dilo
28Dec10
Dear Stigma, after reading your passionate note, I couldn't help but found the "Bed and Sofa" and watch it right away. I just love it! And love the very surprising ending, yes. Thousands of thanks... I do share every word of your statement.
Stigma
11Sep10
I have never been so happy to see a woman leave her man (or men, in this case) as I did tonight, at the end of Bed and Sofa. Found myself cheering and stomping mutely with a diabolic, almost-feminist glee in my eye. One of the loudest, most natural films I've seen in a very, very long time. It had more sound and dialogue to it than any talkie ever made. Brilliant experience of which I could talk for days. GREAT.
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