Exclusive details from the shooting of the military detective “to say Goodbye will not.”
Arthur Waha, Alain Chekhov and Andrei Merzlikin in the film “to say Goodbye will not”
Photo: Natalia Ziganshina / courtesy of the press service of Alyona Chekhova
One of the main roles in the film project “will not say Goodbye”
Director Pavel Drozdov was invited Alain Chekhov. “The shooting started with a very
fun for me is history, — says the actress. — In the expedition our crew
went to Tver, because the film tells the story of the defense of Kalinin, what was the name of this city during the war. On the way to the hotel I got a call
assistant Director and giggling said that I will live in hotel “Chekhov”
on Chekhov street. Thus it is said of Chekhov in Cuba. The hotel I
asked the staff at the front Desk, do I need to show a passport,
to which they replied with a smile: “What here documents, sit in your
room.”
Alyona Chekhova on the set of the film “won’t say Goodbye”
Photo: Natalia Ziganshina / courtesy of the press service of Alyona Chekhova
Alena Chekhov and Andrei Merzlikin in the film “to say Goodbye will not”
Photo: Natalia Ziganshina / courtesy of the press service of Alyona Chekhova
Alena recalls that the atmosphere was formed
friendly, had the feeling of one strong family. “I was genuinely surprised how accurate
was matched actors. View Arthur Vahi, who played my dad, amazing
the image reminded me of my beloved grandfather”. The perfect partner in the frame was Andrey Merzlikin. The actor plays the main male role, and they
many joint scenes with Alyona Chekhova.
Director Pavel Drozdov and Alyona Chekhova on the set of the film “won’t say Goodbye”
Photo: Natalia Ziganshina / courtesy of the press service of Alyona Chekhova
“Shoot failed due to the actors, the whole team and of course
also, our Director Pavel Drozdov. The Pasha, moreover, proved that he is a very
tactful person. I remember the moment: we were shooting one scene, he came and
one whispered comment in my ear, though usually it was said in the radio. I
really appreciated his gesture, instantly reacted to his comment
but could be very embarrassed, say it out loud”.
Alena Chekhov and Andrei Merzlikin in the film “to say Goodbye will not”
Photo: Natalia Ziganshina / courtesy of the press service of Alyona Chekhova
The Director cared about the actors, but he himself sometimes had pleasant
surprises. “We shot in the cold, lucky-actors, of course, as always
insulate, but the shoes Paul was constantly getting wet, and he shivered
feet. He once mentioned that art Directors bought in Moscow
very warm boots, and he has no time to warm up. So
when I had the opportunity to go to Moscow, I
brought to Paul a gift — those warm boots,” says Alain.
The actress in 15-degree cold sometimes even
hot: “the costume was so warm I stuck this number
“Samegrelo” that I literally sweat flowed, and in the size I increased
because of this, almost two times, but the magic of cinema all of this hide, and the viewer nothing
suspects”.