The Big Exchange

Set in the tumultuous time of the 1961 monetary reform, The Big Exchange follows Prokhor Ignatievich, an administrator at a park, who seeks to profit from the sudden devaluation of the ruble. He enlists the help of Zhora Grakin, a driver, and Roland Babaskin, an ex-convict, to carry out his plan of exchanging a large sum of money for small copper coins.

The film features a mix of crime and comedy, showcasing the lengths to which individuals will go to navigate economic challenges. With a cast that includes Vladimir Ilin, Andrei Ponomaryov, and Valentina Telichkina, The Big Exchange presents a narrative that intertwines humor with the socio-economic climate of its era. Collectors of international cinema and those interested in Soviet film history may find this title particularly intriguing.