The Incomplete Mechanical Piano Piece

This film (drama)Also known asНеоконченная пьеса для механического пианино，is aSoviet UnionProducerwomen sex，At1977Released in year 。The dialogue language isRussian，Current Douban rating7.8(For reference only)。

The rural teacher Platonov leads a simple and ordinary life with his wife. At a gathering, he encounters his first love, Sofia, whom he hasn't seen for many years, rekindling beautiful memories of the past. To compensate for his failures in his career and to pursue the sweet romance of yesteryear, Platonov begins secretly dating Sofia. Later, he proposes to elope, wanting to escape with her, but Sofia refuses. Platonov finally realizes that Sofia cannot leave her luxurious life, and this affair is merely a thrill she seeks. In despair and shame, Platonov attempts suicide by jumping into a river, only to find that fate has played another trick on him, as the water only reaches up to his knees. In the end, his wife runs to the riverbank to comfort this pitiful husband, and they return to their original life together. This film is based on an unreleased four-act play "Platonov," written by Anton Chekhov in his youth, and it incorporates elements from some of Chekhov's other works. The creators accurately capture the social and historical significance of the spirit and artistic imagery reflected in Chekhov's writing. The film employs various artistic techniques such as symbolism, contrast, and exaggeration to express its themes, infusing the comedic plot with a tragic atmosphere laden with sorrow. The cinematography of the film is outstanding. The interplay of color, scenery, and light creates a strong lyrical tone throughout the film. This film won the Golden Seashell Award at the 25th San Sebastián International Film Festival (1977).