Russian State TV Company
presents
An Avatar Film Production
Sergey Bezrukov
Dmitry Dyuzhev
Pavel Maykov
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Yekaterina Guseva
Andrey Panin
in the film
by Alexey Sidorov
The Brigade
Written by Alexey Sidorov
Alexandr Veledinsky lgor Porublev
Director of Photography Yury Raysky
Production Designer Valery Filippov
Music by Alexey Shelygin
RTV Producer Valery Todorovsky
Produced by
Alexander Akopov Anatoly Sivushov
General Producer Alexander lnshakov
Episode 14
Yeah, yeah. lt's easily understandable, laconic and, at the same time, it seems pretty sincere, doesn't it?
We tried hard.
Yes. So is it here?
Yea, it's right on your table. Well the media plan is confirmed.
But we have to think about last weeks when the tension will grow. We should insure ourselves.
Have you spoken to lgor Leonidovich concerning ...ah...emigrants' issue?
Yes l visited him and we have spoken about it.
lt'll be great; we just have to put it correctly.
Though it's not enough. l believe we should think of more extraordinary stuff.
You're the professional it's up to you.
Got it.
He looks like he is alive.
Suddenly, he looked at me. l was on the verge of a breakdown. Doctor said that such things happen rarely.
You know, l loved that guy and they say he used to be a popular boxer.
Thank you. Go ahead and finish up and we can do that on our own. OK?
Fine. Just don't stay for a long time. Because Boris Moiseevich didn't want you to be here anyway.
OK.
- l called Olya. - Hello.
What's up Olya.
Poor guy.
"Gangsters try to take over authority".
Yes.
Seems like everything is OK. Though, afterwards it'll be considered as a photo montage.
- But will they prove that it's not a camel? -Where is the evidence?
Why do we need it?
- Start acting. - OK.
Well, let's talk about the main stuff: we need 5 thousand copies of this.
Of this, ha? l want you to know that l don't cooperate with gangsters.
ln the name of the national security.
- Good evening. - Good evening.
- Good evening. Are you cold?
- No. - Menu, please. Here you are. Would you like an aperitif?
- Have you got Medok, 95? - Sure. Would you like Shato Mormon?
Hum...no candle, please. What are you gonna have?
-Juice, please. - What kind of juice do you prefer?
Birch juice.
- Bring it. - l'm afraid but it's pretty challenging.
- Get it anyway. -Just for you.
- Bring some fruit and appetizers. - Yes, sir.
- Did you color your hair, or what? - No, l haven't.
lt shines.
- Phil and Toma used to spend time here. - Poor Toma. She had to face so much.
And nobody knows how long is it gonna take him to get well.
- Some vine? - No thanks.
So what did you want to talk about?
Nothing special...anyways l was told that the political candidate is supposed not fall in love with his student mate,
ask her out and, finally, marry her. And afterwards peel potatoes with her. So l'm out, you see.
Why are you saying that? C'mon, let's dance!
lt's winter.
Sash, you should learn how to treat women. Because we like that.
Now tell me what did you want to talk about?
Well, my dumb imagemakers think it would be useful for me to show my family on TV.
To portray me like a loving husband and a great father. l have talked to Vanya; he doesn't mind.
- Doesn't he? - He liked it.
Well, no problem. lt's gonna be like some kind of play, so let's make it happen.
lt's snowing. Let's go. l've got a surprise for you.
- Excuse me, sir. What about the juice? - Go ahead and put it on my account.
l was so terribly scared. l wore glasses but couldn't see anything. Cos was yelling: ""C'mon, move!""
Don't speak so loud, you'll wake up the grandmother.
- She's asleep anyways. Come here. - Where are we?
l told you, it's a surprise.
What kind of surprise? Sash, come on.
- l would sit on the second floor. - ln Tzarev's apartment?
Yep, though they didn't live here at that time. You would play the violin in the opposite apartment.
Actually, l used to live there, Sasha.
l would dial your number and your granny would always pick up the phone. l didn't know what to do.
- So l ended up throwing stones at your front gates. - Bright idea.
Afterthat l dialed your number quickly, you picked up the phone. We talked a bit, discussed some stuff.
l don't remember what exactly we talked about but l do remember that the music you had played was irritating.
- Did l play not very well? - No, you were spectacular!
-Yea, sure. -What's the name of the music you played?
- l think it's Caprice by Paganniny. - Very capricious.
Capricious? Come on Sasha.
Anyways, after our conversation you've curtained the windows and started to undress.
- No way. -Yes way.
- No l haven't. -Yes you have. You were literally driving me nuts!
l was hella excited! Heck, l thought l was going to die... let's go.
- Let's go - Surprise.
-What kind of surprise? - Come on, let's go.
-Where? OK. Sash, you're crazy. - Oh, c'mon, don't worry.
- Belov! - Don't be afraid.
- Sash, there's a dog over there. -Who cares?
-Why are you acting so immature? - Come on let's move.
Belov, l'm afraid. lt will be pity if they arrest us here.
Just imagine: a politician and wife are accused of burglary. Sounds pretty normal, doesn't it?
Everything can happen to a deputy. There you go.
Be careful, stairs over here are pretty steep. Be careful.
l can't believe this.
Macedonians radionians.
- Nothing has changed over here. -You think so?
-Just think about it. - l can't live without you.
My goodness
Vanya! My Gosh, what's wrong with you?
Stop it, now. Behave yourself! Can you sit still at least for a minute? Just one minute.
- OK. Let's pick up the tin. - l'll place it on the chair.
Well. Sorry Yuri and where are we supposed to sit?
-Well. Sorry Yuri and where are we supposed to sit? - Me?
- Can the child sit this way? - Sure, he can.
Please, look into the camera. Remember, that you're talking to future voters.
-Wait a minute. Later, later. - Something wrong?
- May l? -Yes you may.
- So we should look into the camera, right? - Correct.
Take a look at this pictures. We've got some other pictures, too.
Here l've drawn my mom.
Why is the picture upside down?
-Well, should we get started? - Sure.
l don't think that a person can be more hardworking than Alexander is.
He works from 6 AM till 6 PM for years already. What more can l say?
Obviously, we'd like him to spend more time with us.
Would you like us to give you some jam? We have gathered berries for it on our own.
-Vanya, what are you supposed to talk about? -About the zoo.
My dad and me are gonna go to the zoo tomorrow, wanna come with us?
We realize that Sasha is very busy. But we'd like to spend more time with him, because we miss him a great deal.
Would you like us to give you some jam? My dad and me have gathered the berries on our own.
Well. Not bad at all. The only thing is that my wife shouldn't speak for such a long time.
l love her a lot, of course, but it's way too much.
We can interrupt her by showing photo pictures from yourfamily album...with your mother-in-law.
Or with your son.
Here. There should be some photos from Army. You can use ones with my sheep-dog.
- Dog will do. -Yep. lt'll look nice
Hey, what's up?
The guys just brought it.
That's good. Finally, l almost started to get nervous, you know.
The guys found about the printing house where the leaflets were stored. l'm thinking maybe we should pay them a visit?
Max! What the hell are you talking about? lt's very provocative.
Come on Sasha. lt doesn't seem right. We just ought to do something.
Do stop. Stop. Drop it.
But we have to reply.
You burn one publishing house they will print that stuff somewhere else. Stop it, Max.
Ludochka, hand me a pin. There you go, this is the way one should work.
- Let me. l'll say whose job is it. - Talented
- Swastika would be suitable here. - That's OK. We'll make them feel sorry. Just kidding.
''Be specific Ask for little
Leave boldly Peter the Great.
''Gangsters try to take over authority''
-Who's there? - Open up.
Ok, just a second.
To put it shortly, we'd waited for 3 days. Belov didn't react. So when it was dark our guys got there and made a pogrom.
Where are you guys from?
Vladimir Evgenyevich, you wanted to sharpen the problem? We did. Anyways, l gotta go.
By the way, don't miss the press conference tonight. lt promises to be interesting.
""Elections to the Russian State Duma.""
Our publishing house exists for 30 years already. But we haven't ever been subjected to any kind of pressure or violence.
Also, l'd like to add, that no material valuables are missing. Why would criminals break into a printing house
and destroy some leaflets that were aimed against Alexander Belov?
l'm not judge or jury, but you are free to make conclusions.
Do you realize that it's a serious accusation?
What does the leaflet content?
Have you got any specific evidence that Belov is guilty?
l'm not the one who can answer this question.
As you can see this leaflet contents some information concerning Belov's involvement in organized crime.
Basically, this event proves the fact that Belov belongs to some kind of a criminal organization.
We don't buy it! Don't give us all that! And stop yapping, is it a press conference or what?
l believe we all are members of a civilized society. Ladies and gentleman, please, just one more minute.
l would like to inform you that the person that can prove the information stated in the leaflet is in this hall.
Yes, thanks. One, two. My name is Arthur Lapshin. ln 1991 Mr. Belov and his brigade blackmailed me.
When l refused to pay them money my family and l were subjected to threats and insults.
We didn't have any choice except to leave the country.
Mr. Belov not only deprived me of my business but also of my homeland. That's the reason why l'm here.
l flew from another country to warn you. l am also ready to provide you with reliable evidence.
A victim of abortion. What are we gonna do?
Does he really have any reliable evidence?
-Are you kidding me? - Feels better.
See, Alexander Nikolaevich, if voters will believe that you were a criminal, the elections will be lost.
What the fuck're you talking about!
Do you think it's true, do you think it's not photomontage? Look at this face
This guy builds cathedrals, he has a wonderful little son. Do you think these eyes aren't honest?
Look at these eyes carefully and remember how much money do you get! So, do your job!
''Our future is in our hands.''
Did you put it in every single one? Two of us will go upstairs, two will go downstairs. Let's move.
-Who is there? - Housekeeping...
Lady, lady don't be afraid. My name is Timur and l represent Alexander Belov, a political candidate to the State Duma.
Have you got any complaints? Does the ventilation work well, how about the water pipe...Do your neighbors treat you well?
Yes.
Lady, lady, lady.
Ok, let's do it fast. Hello ladies!
- How do you do? - My congratulations!
- Thank you! But on what? - On a great person who is running for elections!
His name is Alexander Belov!
- ls he married? -Yes. He sure is. He's a great person!
- How many kids does he have? - He has a son!
What does he do?
He helps people! Builds cathedrals! Here, look carefully; such a good, honest person!
He helps people, builds cathedrals! Do you get your pension on a regular basis?
No.
We promise that you will get it regularly! OK, guys, bring the gifts over here!
To everybody! Just remember his last name is Belov!
Oh, you know, he's very busy right know...Getting ready to conversation with the voters.
l'm very sorry, please call back in the evening. Thanks...are you working, Sash? Aren't you tired?
What?
Working hard
Oh, ok, this stuff is getting on my nerves. Yea, by the by, it's easier to fight with skeletons if you use a poleaxe.
Take a look at the weapons l have.
- Hey, do you want me to call the dragon? - l'll give it a try.
- Ok, try. - A bit higher.
- Sash. -What?
Come on, stop paying.
Be quiet, Olya. Let me finish, Olya, Olga, please keep quiet. Please Olya!
That's it l'm gonna call for the dragon.
Well, lieutenant colonel. lt reminds one of some kind of detective story. l don't think public debates will help.
Yes they will. ln fact, the debates are his last chance to get elected. And this won't be useful, that's for sure.
-What do you mean? - The bike show.
- Daddy, d'you remember this trick... - Sasha.
Max.
l told you there won't be any dough Wednesday! Got it? l don't give a shit! Yeah, you, moron.
Seems like everything is ok here. l'll go upstairs.
-Look there, the little boy wears a raincoat today. Tolya, give me the lighter...these kids are having fun.
- The numbers shown on a bigger scale.
-Where did you get this? -We bought it.
Sasha, everything is ok upstairs, l'm heading towards the terrace!
Yeah? How are you? ...Fine, aren't you?
Well, our whole family enjoys watching it.
- Mommy, what's going on? - Nothing, honey, it's just a game, remember?
Your operator sucks. He can't shoot a film properly.
Now, we will play a game. Let's go and see what daddy is doing.
Hello.
Everything is clear, Sasha.
Max call to Schmidt and ask to send 5 of his guys over here. Tell Cosmos and Bee to head to the office. l'll come up later.
- Got it. -Very well.
Sash, what are we gonna do?
Don't worry. Everything will come around. Well, your mom helped you to undress; now it's your turn. Come on, it's not fair.
What, Bamby, want some?
- Everything is gone. - Tolya, they call it ""black money"".
- lt's a good box. - How much money does it contain?
Name?
Yes. Cosmos Yurevich. Your premonitions did not let you down.
What should we do next, boss?
l think we should resist.
What's the point? They won't let you, anyway. Formally, they are ""clean"" and you are the sacrificial lamb.
lf you will become a politician their plan fails.
l realize that, Cos and l don't fricken care. Moreover, l am ready to oppose but l can't make this decision on my own,
because it will affect every single one of us. Either we back off and live our lives as we used to before,
either we make them respect us. That's all for me. lt's up to you, guys.
What's you opinion, Pchelkin?
You know what, if you get elected to the Duma, later become a President and make me a Minister of Finances,
l will go to the US and meet Sharon Stone. Then l agree.
You've got only one thing on your mind
He exactly knows what he wants.
What about you?
May l tell you an old parable?
You will overcome everything. l believe in you. We will live long and happy lives.
Good evening, gentlemen.
Good evening, Vladimir Yevgenyevich, feel yourself comfortable
Should l sit here?
- Please, take a sit. We start broadcasting in 10 minutes. - That's great.
Do we have to shake hands, Volodya?
What's important is that one's hands should be clean, you know.
Powder Vladimir Yevgenyevich just a little more.
lvan! Vanya...Sit, sit down...what's wrong?
Mom! Mom! Time has come!
Lord, why are you sitting? Go and call grandma.
Granny! Grandma!
Where is the control panel?
- lt should start now, grandma! -What is wrong with it?
-Let me see! The batteries have discharged! - Don't speak so loud. Hurry, hurry.
l'll turn it on without control panel
Olya.
lt's just a light drink, grandma. God, sit here, be quiet.
Ten seconds left.
Three, two, one, go!
Let's watch it.
Good evening, dear friends.
The heroes of this show today are Vladimir Kaverin and Alexander Belov,
both candidates who aspire to position of deputies in State Duma.
l'd like to say ""hi"" to my family, my wife and my son, who are watching TV and keeping their fingers crossed.
...as much as my potential voters.
Thank you, Alexander Nikolaevich. Please, Vladimir Evgenyevich, your question to the opponent.
How do you link wildly propagandized ideas of social equality and equity with so-called business of yours?
Your question is interesting but it's out of date.
Thanks God, times of the Soviet Union have sunk into oblivion. The time has changed and it has its own rules and heroes.
l believe that is mostly important. l belong to the first category of people.
Also l'd like to add that the fund headed by me, sponsored the construction of two cathedrals from
very beginning until the very end. Currently we support three charity projects.
The fund plans to sponsor such vitally important fields as sport and active rest for kids, whose families are in need
l am sorry to interrupt you Alexander Nikolaevich.
But we should stay on our topic. Please ask a question to your opponent.
Well, my question is rather personal. Why have you retired from the Police Department?
l have worked there for eight years and, needless to say, l got to do a lot.
But still l wasn't able to put into prison persons that deserve to be convicted.
As we can see, some of them are getting more and more prosperous.
You failed to answer my question, sir. Why did you retire from your job? Do you obey the law?
Ok. lnstead of asking me about my relationship with the law would would you tell us about your business,
which breaks not only civil but also criminal law.
Gentlemen, gentlemen!
l will share this information with great pleasure if you tell us how did you appear
appear in Chechnya and on whose side were you fighting the war.
Gentlemen, gentlemen!
l think it should be interesting for the voters
Gentlemen, gentlemen! Please maintain a proper way of conversation.
Unlike Mr. Belov, l'm ready to prove every single word of mine.
Every single one. l claim that Mr. Belov heads a criminal group.
Some members of that group are present in this studio!
Moreover, Mr. Belov was suspected in a murder and by chance, l repeat, by chance escaped the fair punishment.
Ok. l just want to clarify foryou, Maxim and for the voters that
Mr. Kaverin has been citing the leaflet named ""Gangsters try to take over Authority"".
From my point of view, first he published it and afterwards he got rid of the copies.
Knowing that this event will stain my reputation.
Maxim, l d like to show a film instead of asking next question.
l believe it should dispel all illusions concerning the personality of my opponent.
Yes. Sure. lt doesn't contradict our rules.
The film, please.
Go ahead, Lena.
My friends, Hiroshima.
l don't understand! What's wrong? Cartoons? Lena, turn this stuff off, now! What are you waiting for, dummy?
Pardon us, ladies and gentlemen, we've got some technical problems.
Oh, my Goodness!
Please, get ready. We'll start broadcasting in 5 seconds.
Dear TV viewers, we bring you our apologies.
They say a live broadcast has always been a pretty challenging thing.
Pardon me, Maxim, l feel sorry that Vladimir Yevgenyevich failed to stigmatize me to shame.
May l do that by myself? l hope it doesn't contradict the rules.
No, it doesn't, seems like our debates are getting more and more sensational. Please.
Which camera should l look at? This one?
Dear ladies and gentlemen, dear friends and voters, dear opponents and companions.
lt is quite possible that you will be shown some kind of a film. What does it contain?
l don't know. l assume, that there shouldn't be anything illegal in this film,
because otherwise l would be in the prison right now. And we wouldn't be able to talk.
Anyways. l'll be honest with you because l respect you. lt's true that sometimes l had to deal with different types of people.
lt's also true that l faced some extraordinary situations when l had no choice except to break the law.
The question is what kind of person are you and what do you want to accomplish?
Probably, all of us are willing to live better in our country, to raise children, to think about prosperous future, etc.
Although, some of us choose to live fast and challenging lives, others prefer to do differently.
And that's ok, because everybody should be able to make a choice.
Now, concerning illegality in our country. The fact that lawlessness in Russia comes from the authorities isn't a secret.
Because when the political power is corrupted it can't govern the state, chaos starts to rule.
Therefore, as a political candidate l promise, l will do everything to stop the chaos.
Probably, you are thinking, who is he, this Belov? Why is this guy so sure of himself? l know the answer.
You have seen lots of commercials, lately. All those people spoke about me.
There were 8, 10 of them and we could shoot thousands of commercials.
ln those commercials people speak different things about Alexander Belov.
Some of them support me, some don't. But everybody says that l have always kept my promises.
l'm always responsible for my words. Now, it's your choice. Thanks for attention.
The day after tomorrow this story will be over. Let's meet in my ""Balchug."" l've got something to talk about. Yes, bye. Good luck.
Sasha spoke with a great excitement today. l almost got inspired.
Nobody knows will the people understand him.
Fellas, your opponents are a bunch of losers!
Good for you Antosha. FABCl is looking for you.
-And Butirka -for you. - First think, then say.
You, guys! l didn't mean to offend you or anything.
Well, nobody drinks for the luck.
Sash!
What?
Are you celebrating already?
Guess: somebody who looks the same way all the day.
The answer is Sasha White.
Smart girl.
Finish up. Time to have dinner.
Coming.
""Days before elections""
According to the Russian laws the parliament consists of 450 deputies: 225 of them represent one-mandate districts;
other 255 are getting elected through federal districts.
Good luck, guys.
Polling districts have been closed at 8 PM sharply. Now all responsibility is on the election committees.
Now the ballot boxes are being unsealed.
""The results of election from the district #18""
Main computer receives the information. Election results of the 26th district: Kaverin 410 votes, Belov 564 votes.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich, the twenty sixth: Kaverin 410, Belov 564 votes.
lndependent observers are carefully watching how the ballots are being counted
The final results will be announced not earlier than 4 AM...
Thank you. lt's accurate, right? Splendid. Vladimir Yevgenyevich the fifteenth: Belov 502, Kaverin 550.
Results of the district number 15: Belov 502 votes, Kaverin 550.
ls the phone gonna ring forever?
Taking frankly about this candidates, Kaverin obviously has more chances to win the election.
Alexander Nikolaevich
lt's known that he used to work for the Department of lnner Affairs and voters will, probably, prefer his candidature.
Alexander Nikolaevich
...because he knows the law well and his knowledge will help him to enforce it.
Thank you. Speaking. Yes. l unplugged it. l don't know, yet. Ok, baby.
The election district # 10: Kaverin 548 votes; Belov 250 votes.
The Third district: Kaverin 350 votes, Belov 300 votes. Results are pretty stead
Kaverin gets most of the votes. Seems like he won the election. The reports prove that Kaverin is leading.
l can see.
Belov's election campaign differed from Kaverins'. lt...
What?
Nothing
Reminds Western campaigns. He promised to better lives of people,
to provide houses to families-in-need, to pay the pensions and allowances.
But people in our country don't believe that a candidate after becoming a deputy will keep his promises.
Obviously, Kaverin will become a deputy.
Yes, yes. Ok.
Well, my friends.
Attention, the latest news from the election committee...
Alexander Nikolaevich
...we got this information only a couple of minutes ago.
The 16th voted for you.
The final count revealed that Belov gets the majority of votes.
Therefore the deputy of the State Duma becomes Alexander Belov.
Yes!
Such an unpredictable change proves that our country...
Pour it! l'll go and bring Olga! Thanks!
""Days before elections.""
Lud, forgive me. Remember, l yelled at you? l was under coco. Understand?
- l do. l do. - But l quit. l'm done.
Good for you.
l want to marry you.
Are you kidding?
No. D'you believe me? D'you want me to kneel down?
Come on, Cos, we must welcome some people.
l'm getting married
- Congrats. - l swear. l'm getting married tomorrow.
- Sure. Bro treat yourself, chill. - Not a question
She's a saint.
Chick, why aren't you drinking? Anton, turn off this shit; play something worthy.
Will the ""Propeller"" do?
lt sure will.
Guys, you better watch yourselves, l trust you.
lt's pretty cold.
lt's not like in May. Oh!
-What's up. Hello, hello bro. What's up. T's up. - Go upstairs.
-Where's Sasha? - He'll be soon. He went for his wife.
Come on in. Come on in. White will be soon. Go upstairs.
-Vityok, let's go. Please, c'mon in. -Wonna drink?
-Why? - l'll celebrate when the deputy comes.
-What's up brother. - What's up, bro.
- Now l understand what is it to be happy. - So do l.
Look, l think it's Sasha!
Poor Max, has to go here and there.
Wait a minute, l don't get this. Why is Max alone?
-We'll find out now. - Where is the boss? Why are you alone?
- He is with Olga. - Are you nuts? l don't get this!
- Syrikova, we will crash. - Come on, careerist.
What the hell is he doing? They should be hella drunk. Hey, what's going on here?
Sash, Max doesn't drink!
What are you looking at? Stay in the car! Call the security!
Cos, Cos! Bee! Brothers, who? Pchelkin!
Who?! Who did this?!