Comedy Issue

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Editors
On the occasion of our regional focus on the South Caucasus, our second theme-related issue is dedicated to comedy.

Martin Ťapák’s Pacho, Brigand of Hybe (Pacho, hybský zbojník, 1975)

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Nicholas Hudáč
Nicholas Hudáč analyzes Martin Ťapák’s 1975 comedy against the background of Czechoslovak tensions in the cultural sphere.

A Brief Examination of Some Trends in Polish Comedy Films Since 2005

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Rohan Crickmar
Rohan Crickmar closely examines recent developments in Poland's comedy landscape, and wonders why they are largely unknown to international audiences.

Kote Mikaberidze’s My Grandmother (Chemi Bebia, 1929)

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Julia Zelman
Kote Mikaberidze's 1929 powerful Soviet satire is revisited by Julia Zelman.

Eldar Shengelaia’s Blue Mountains aka An Unbelievable Story (Tsisperi mtebi anu daujerebeli ambavi, 1984)

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Moritz Pfeifer
Moritz Pfeifer deliberates comedic elements in this parody of Soviet bureaucracy.

Eldar Shengelaia’s An Unusual Exhibition (Arachveulebrivi gamofena, 1968)

Vol. 51 (March 2015) by Konstanty Kuzma
Konstanty Kuzma burrows into the hidden and critical messages of Eldar Shengelaia's masterful comedy.