| Guard Me, My Talisman | |
| Music: | Vadim Khrapachov |
| Country: | Soviet Union |
| Language: | Russian |
Guard Me, My Talisman (Russian: Храни меня, мой талисман, "Krani menja, moj talisman", also known as Protect Me, My Talisman) is a 1986 Soviet drama film directed by Roman Balayan.
The film was entered into the main competition at the 43rd edition of the Venice Film Festival.[1] It also won the Golden Tulip at the 1987 International Istanbul Film Festival.[2]
The heroes of the film are modern young people - journalist Alexey Dmitriev, his wife, Tatyana, and some Klimov. A classic love triangle. Tatiana showing increased interest in Klimov, skillfully playing the role of an amateur of poetry.
As a spiritless person, Klimov intrudes into family life of Alexey offending and humiliating. In order to defend the honor and dignity, Alexey calls Klimov on a duel.
1986 - Venice Film Festival (Italy): main competition program for the Golden Lion[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
1986 - International Neorealist Film Festival in Avelino (Italy): Gold Prize[10]
1987 - Istanbul International Film Festival (Turkey): "Golden Tulip" of the international competition