The plot revolves around the rehearsal of the play “Excitement” in which Freindlikh is to play a famous American writer from New York. The actress and director have heated debates about the eccentric character. They discuss the process of creation, its mysterious mechanisms, the birth of a work of art in general. They also talk about the world around Alisa outside the theatre – her family, home, friends, interests and her beloved St. Petersburg. The film is meant to commemorate the great Russian actress’s 85th anniversary.

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Alisa Freyndlikh

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Ivan Vyrypaev

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Varvara Vladimirova

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Katarzyna Lewińska

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Dmitriy Vorobyov

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Nikita Vladimirov

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Polina Malikova

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