Summary
In the austere corridors of a gilded mansion, millionaire Gornostayev, a man whose fortunes are as cold as the marble that lines his study, engages in a relentless dialectic with Ilona, a ballet dancer whose lithe form embodies the fleeting brilliance of youth. Their exchanges, a perpetual duel of ideals, oscillate between the seductive allure of beauty and the unyielding grip of wealth. Ilona, with pirouettes that echo the tremor of a heart unburdened by material concerns, insists that vitality and aesthetic grace constitute the pinnacle of existence. Gornostayev, whose eyes have been tempered by the calculus of commerce, seeks to dismantle her conviction, orchestrating a series of manipulations designed to expose the fragility of her convictions. As the narrative unfurls, the pair navigate a labyrinth of social gatherings, clandestine rehearsals, and opulent banquets, each setting a stage for their ideological contest. The film culminates in a poignant tableau where the boundaries between affection and avarice blur, leaving the audience to ponder whether love can truly transcend the merciless calculus of capital.
Synopsis
Millionaire Gornostayev and ballet dancer Ilona are always arguing about what is more important - youth and beauty or wealth. She thinks it is youth and beauty. He intends to prove she is wrong.
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