I Came and I'm Speaking

The material of this film review was the performances of the popularly beloved artist during tours and filming, her interviews and rehearsal work of the first half of the 80s of the last century. The film features songs, most of which became hits of their time and remained in Alla Pugacheva's repertoire for many years.

Directed by Naum Ardashnikov, I Came and I'm Speaking leans on a strong ensemble — Alla Pugacheva, Boris Moiseev, Ilya Reznik — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1985.