Movie

Chance

1988

A light, gently satirical Soviet comedy that pokes fun at petty corruption with a wry, low-key charm.

Overview: Comedy based on S. Altov's feuilleton. Instead of a bribe, the official received a newspaper in the envelope... And it saved everyone.
How it feels: Satirical, light, cynical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Corruption, class, power, justice
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
class
power
justice
work
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild