Generally the idea of a song is to make people happy either through beats or lyrics. Many viewers who watch "Those were the days" are bound to ask if it is just a song ? It is more of a song than a short film. The notion of 'so much in so little' seems to be true in this work of cinema by Aki Kaurismaki. It shows how he has been able to give surreal touches to a simple song. Among other things, one would be able to recognize the attitude of French people in Paris who seem not to allow people with animals to enter a restaurant. The love of a man for an animal is shown in scenes where the hero takes trouble to cook food for his donkey. This gesture is appreciated by a lovely lady who decides to get closer to him. By showing a bartender who looks similar to Elvis Presley, Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki has paid his idiosyncratic tribute to the greatest king of Rock and Roll. This film's music as well as it photography are worthy of being appreciated.
Leningrad Cowboys: Those Were the Days
(1992 Music Video)
Those were the days : It is something more than a simple song !!!!
6 February 2015