Guard Me, My Talisman

Guard Me, My Talisman (Храни меня, мой талисман, "Krani menja, moj talisman", also known as Protect Me, My Talisman) is a 1986 Soviet drama film  directed by Roman Balayan.

The film was entered into the main competition at the 43rd edition of the Venice Film Festival. It also won the Golden Tulip at the 1987 International Istanbul Film Festival.

Plot
The heroes of the film are modern young people - journalist Alexey Dmitriev, his wife, Tatyana, and some Klimov. A classic love triangle. Tatiana showing increased interest in Klimov, skillfully playing the role of an amateur of poetry.

As a spiritless person, Klimov intrudes into family life of Alexey offending and humiliating. In order to defend the honor and dignity, Alexey calls Klimov on a duel.

Cast

 * Oleg Yankovskiy as Alexey Petrovich Dmitriev
 * Alexander Abdulov as  Anatoli   Klimov
 * Tatyana Drubich as  Tanya
 * Aleksandr Zbruyev as  Dmitry,  director of the museum
 * Alexander Adabashyan as Monsieur Dardye, a French tourist

Nominations
1986 - Venice Film Festival (Italy): main competition program for the Golden Lion

Awards
1986 - International Neorealist Film Festival in Avelino (Italy): Gold Prize

1987 - Istanbul International Film Festival (Turkey): "Golden Tulip" of the international competition