The film viewed during class today was another "anthem" of Russian cinematic culture. I think that this film and Irony of Fate are widely acclaimed by the European public at large due to certain similarities: (1) Both focus on realistic characters, i.e. similar to real-life people; (2) The stories focus on the people who want great lifes in the big city; (3) The Romantic story. Every Russian (in one way or another) wants to meet the right person, fall in love, and live happily ever after. Sounds more like a universal than a cultural belief, considering I doubt that many Americans don't feel the same way. Both Irony of Fate and Moscow Doesn't Believe in Tears offers this love-story wish in the forefront of the minds of the people.
Mistaken love and seeking marriage seem to be a recurring theme thoughout the film. As young characters in the story, Katerina and Lyudmila keep searching for love. The problem for Katerina is the surplus of suitors who want her hand. After she makes her decision to become involved with Rodion, she greatly regrets it after becoming pregnant- and finding that Rodion isn't the type of man who will stand beside her. After that, love becomes more of a distraction from work and raising her daughter.
Lyudmila is a sad case. She aims to marry a doctor or a lawyer or a military man. I noticed that she hardly mention qualities in a man other than occupation (all of which have large salaries), leading me to believe she doesn't like love, but wants to use it as a vessel for financial security.
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