Chasing Two Hares (1961)

Chasing Two Hares is a 1961 Ukrainian comedy directed by Viktor Ivanov, adapted from Mikhail Staritsky's play. Set in Kyiv, it follows Golokhvastov, a vain hairdresser who pretends to be a gentleman, and his scheme to marry the simple‑minded Prona to secure a dowry. The film satirizes social pretensions and has become a classic of Ukrainian cinema, celebrated for its humor and dynamic performances.