Film Screening 30th March, 2000

Poster for Total Balalaika Show

Total Balalaika Show 

8:00 PM, 30th March, 2000

  • G
  • 57 mins
  • 1994
  • Aki Kaurismaki
  • Aki Kaurismaki
  • The Leningrad Cowboys, The Alexandrov Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble

On June 12, 1993, the largest concert crowd ever in Finland gathered in the Senate Square in Helsinki. On the biggest stage ever constructed in Finland, the Leningrad Cowboys performed for the first time together with the 100 singers, 40 musicians, and 20 dancers of the Alexandrov Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble. Luckily for us, Aki Kaurismaki was there to film the event. The songs range from classic rock ('Happy Together', 'Delilah') to traditional Russian hits by the Ensemble. This may be your only opportunity to see Cossacks dancing to 'Gimme All Your Lovin' and the Red Army Chorus singing 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' is unforgettable. Don't miss it.

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