In Russia, few people do not know the Soviet hit “The Adventures of Pinocchio” with Rolan Bykov, Vladimir Etush and Rina Zelena. This film-tale is constantly broadcast on domestic television, and both children and adults know the song of the protagonist performed by actor Dmitry Iosifov by heart.
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Leonid Nechaev was responsible for the filming of the cult tape, he also had the last word when selecting actors. Many boys of different ages auditioned for the role of Pinocchio. It is noteworthy that initially Dmitry Iosifov did not even try to get into the main role. He expected to play another doll in the film, the arrogant Harlequin. However, luck smiled at Dmitry, and the rogue Pinocchio was entrusted to him.
Shooting in Nechaev’s tape was difficult. To begin with, the director constantly urged the young actor to pull a dangerous stunt or misbehave. That is why Vladimir Etush, who played Karabas-Barabas in the film, did not like Iosifov.
“When they were shooting the scene in Yalta, where I, sitting on a pine tree, throw cones, Nechaev taunted me: “Do you see this unsightly uncle? Here, take a whack and hit him in the crown as accurately as possible! And the more you hurt, the better! After the first take, Etush comes up and says, “Where did you get this cheeky guy? Do you know how painful it is to hit your head?! Remove it or explain that it is not necessary to do this! After that, the director came up and said: “Great! Come on even stronger!” – shared Dmitry Iosifov on the air in the program “The Fate of a Man”.
Be that as it may, the artist ultimately did not have to complain. The tape “The Adventures of Pinocchio” brought him fame. The whole country knew this golden-haired boy with an infectious smile and radiant eyes. Iosifov himself fell in love with his profession, although before Pinocchio he did not really think about the acting path. But after shooting with Nechaev, he got the idea to become not only an artist, but also a director.
Dmitry’s dream came true. After the 90s, he didn’t act much in movies, but he became a director. It was Iosifov who gave the audience, for example, the series “Catherine. Get up”, “Catherine. imposters” e “Elizabeth”, the second season that people are looking forward to. So, unlike many children of Soviet film actors, Dmitry has nothing to complain about his fate. He has not left the profession and is happy with everything.
A month ago, Iosifov turned 57 years old. And, of course, the past years have left their mark on the artist. His once golden curls have turned gray and his face is dotted with wrinkles. But the performer of the role of Pinocchio still smiles infectiously.
Source: “The Fate of Man”
Photo source: frame from the program “The Fate of a Man”, frame from the film “The Adventures of Buratino”
