Oct 26, 2017
40th Anniversary of Film "Office Romance"
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Romance is in the air! Today marks the 40th anniversary of Office Romance, the hit 1977 film that brilliantly blends romantic drama with screwball comedy.
Fifty-eight million people (nearly half the population in 1977) saw Office Romance upon its Soviet Era release. Praised for its depiction of everyday life in Soviet society, the film is still celebrated for its unconventional love story, talented acting, and wistful humor.
Office Romance made a lasting impact on Russian culture with its memorable one-liners and catchy soundtrack, inspiring homage through remakes and stage performances. Today’s Doodle pays homage as well, depicting Kalugina catching Novoseltsev in the middle of an embarrassing conversation, one of the film’s iconic scenes.
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