A classic of Soviet cinema on the big screen - a rare opportunity to see the black-and-white adaptation of Ostrovsky through the eyes of master Yakov Protazanov. A deep drama where the conflict between feelings and social norms still resonates sharply today. Starring Nina Alisova. The story of a young woman caught between feelings and duty, personal choice and societal expectations, has found new life in cinema. In 1936, one of the most significant directors of the Soviet era - Yakov Protazanov - brought Alexander Ostrovsky's play to the screen. The result is a film that combines the rigor of the classical text with the expressive means of cinematic language. The main character is a girl without a dowry, and therefore, according to those around her, without the right to happiness. This social construct is not just a backdrop but the key conflict upon which the entire narrative is built. In this adaptation, it resonates particularly sharply thanks to the camerawork, restrained yet precise editing, and strong acting. The lead actress Nina Alisova created a screen persona that combines vulnerability and inner resolve. Her character strives for love, freedom, and her own truth - despite external pressures. The film has not aged in aesthetics or meaning. It reminds the viewer how often the personal becomes a hostage to societal stereotypes, and how difficult it is to choose oneself when that choice is not approved by others. At the same time, the film is not didactic - it allows for empathy, feeling, and reflection. Its pace is unhurried but filled with tension and internal movement. The screening is dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Nina Alisova's birth - an actress whose screen character became the voice of women fighting for the right to be themselves. This event is an opportunity not just to watch a rare film but to rethink a classic plot from today's perspective. Where to go in Moscow, KudaGo knows.