Ma-ma (1976) - full transcript

Mrs. Rada the Goat tells her five children to behave while she goes to the fair, and under no circumstances open the door to anyone except her. But the Big Bad Wolf, Kostika (Titi) Suru, and his nephew, the Little Bad Wolf, along with friends Rassul the Lynx and Petrika the Donkey has made a plan to kidnap the children while their mother is away. And when the eldest child, Matei, decides to disobey his mother and visit the fair himself, things start to go badly for the goat-family.

A Soviet-Romanian-French production

Mama

Starring:

Lyudmila Gurchenko

Mikhail Boyarsky

Oleg Popov

Savely Kramarov

Valentin Manokhin

George Mihaita

Florian Pittis

Vera Ivleva



Yevgeny Gerchakov

Natalia Krachkovskaya

Marina Polyak

Violeta Andrei

Paula Radulescu

Vasile Mentzel

Liliana Petrescu

Goats:
Lulu Mihaescu, Petya Degtyaryov
Timur Asaliev, Adrian Cristea, Matei Opris

Director:
Elisabeta Bostan

Our village is so splendid

Every bush by heart I know

Auntie Masha is respected

Welcome she's at any home

Welcoming are our neighbours



Squirrel, Sheep and Bear

The kindness of Hare, Swallow

Also just cannot compare!

For her kids she'd walk a mile

Baskets full she's got again

I know Goat for a while:

Just a mother, pretty plain

Always ready to help out

Has she got free time to sleep?

Likes a bit to fuss around

Oh, just you be quiet, Sheep!

How are you? Where have you been?

Me? Picked some apples, big and green

Now to home I must dart

For the kids worries my heart

Wait a minute, Auntie Masha!

I will pick for you some nuts

No, rush I must, rush I must

Wolf's arrival is not to trust

Uncle Gray has just appeared

His thoughts here are not at ease

Wolves today cause only fear

Something's rustling in the trees!

Fast, fast! Hide my children I must!

No, no!
I won't lie! I won't lie!

Wolf is here for something wry

Scary!

It is pretty fascinating

She is busy day and night

Yet she's looking just as splendid

Smile, just as always, bright!

Aunt Masha, how's things?

As always, quite good

Do you know her children?

Loudmouths! What to do!

I must dart, I must dart

For the kids worries my heart

Our village is so splendid

Every bush by heart I know

Auntie Masha is respected

Welcome she's at any home

About our heroine we're starting our tale!

Any story next to it will end up looking stale!

Oh, just you be quiet, Sheep!

Oh, just you be quiet, Sheep!

Mommy has gone out

We're playing in the sun

Life is pretty fun!

We will dance and sing

And jump around like springs!

Higher! Higher! Higher!

I will fly so high

And I will reach the sky

I want to tell you that:

Be back any time mommy should

Do not worry, we're good!

Falling! Falling! Falling!

You're welcome here up high

We are rather scared

It's scary only on first try

I'll risk it, come what may!

No way!

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

How good is our plain!

How good is our see-saw!

We will come again!

Let us join you too
We ask nicely of you!

Go away! Go away!

We came here!

We'll teach you how to play

Causing trouble is your way

Leave or get tied in a knot!

Absolutely not!

Go away!

Why are you scared? Silly!

Take this!

What is happening here?

I asked you not to go near them.

Daughter, speak for all: how were you today?

Do not worry!

Quite good!

I want a snack after we play!

I want some fresh berries

I saw a bad dream

I cleaned the house nice and clean

Where is Goga?

Crying here

What happened to you?

I'm always last to speak to you...

My dears!

Oh, hope you see it, hope you see it!

Our saviour is here

Through the Goat and her billies

He'll avenge all our tears

This is how it always was -

Beware of Uncle Wolf's paws!

The gaze of his is very tough

Goats' future will be rough

Awoo, awoo-a

Thunder will be here

Awoo, awoo-a

Goat will shed many tears

Awoo, awoo-a

Thunder will be here

Awoo, awoo-a

Goat will shed many tears

Kids enjoy a lot of tales

They're easy to make up

Rumours are spreading their sails:

Wolves are boos!

Whatever happens, we're to blame

Wolf is the evil pup

Are boos is how you make us up?

The Gray Wolf

As innocent as a baby

The Gray Wolf

He must've just been slandered, maybe?

If once upon a night a sheep escapes its shed

They all will say the wolf's to blame!

The wolves! The boos!

This injustice makes my image quite lame

Who's saying that wolves are this way?

The Gray Wolf

As innocent as a baby

The Gray Wolf

He must've just been slandered, maybe?

But to piggyback on us? We won't allow, no!

They can defend themselves, for sure!

The wolves! The boos!

A secret it is not: the smartest is the Gray

To slanderers, that's what I'll say!

The Gray Wolf

As innocent as a baby

The Gray Wolf

He must've just been slandered, maybe?

Kids enjoy a lot of tales

They're easy to make up

Rumours are spreading their sails:

Wolves are boos!

Whatever happens, we're to blame

Wolf is the evil pup

Do we really look like boos?

What news!

Enough, enough!

Be quiet!

And remember: I am not easy to scare!

I live at peace with all

If unneeded, I don't brawl

If I start fighting my neighbours?

On myself that shame would fall

I don't know why my kids make you so upset

But if you dare touch them - that's for sure you will regret!

I don't have any fangs

Like a wolf or tiger does

But instead, for a foe

Do I have some hooves and horns

Like that!

I'm your neighbour Gray

I'm your neighbour auntie Masha

It's very noisy, I should say

That to me you should relay

Hey, neighbour! Hey, neighbour!

In a flash there'll be a clash!

It is noisy here, always

It is not behind the fence

What a neighbourhood of craze

I can't sleep!

At nights, or days!

You can! Like a suslik, all unphased!

Well, not really

Really, well...

My word is the law, I'll force you to obey!

Better should you lock your doors, auntie Masha

Oh, I'll put you on your place

Look at the threats of Gray!

I'll tell you straight: just go away!

"The Gray Wolf"

- "As innocent..."
- Yes-yes, as a baby!

The Gray Wolf

You're a suslik! Suslik! Suslik!

Me?!

Awoo, awoo-a

Goat will shed many tears

Thunder will be here

Oh, thunder

Nephew, come, take a seat

Sit a bit closer, Donkey

Lynx, you're in for a treat

The plan is cunning, but neat!

- You go from here.
- Where?

You stay back over there

There will be no trace

In the front, rear, nowhere!

A magnificent plan!

They'll be noisy no more!

They'll get right in the can!

These kids will be done for!

It will be as I say!

It will be as he says!

We are not scared!

We did nothing but bleat

Back when life was astray

But forever we've linked

Our lives with Wolf Gray

The first step is out of the way

We'll get what's ours back

No more roaming strays

We are now a wolf pack!

The first step is out of the way!

We'll get what's ours back

No more roaming strays

We are now a wolf pack!

We will be feared!

If I see Swallow

Closer I follow

I'm Donkey the poet

I melt from love

Following Swallow's way

I fly away like a dove

I'm Donkey the poet!

I melt from love

Following Swallow's way

I fly away like a dove

Swallow, where are you?

You should all keep in mind

I am a cunning guy

Prey of any kind

I can get on the fly

I aspire to be

Just like uncle Gray

Make these children behave

They'll be feeling less brave!

Everyone's scared of wolves!

That we sure saw today

A pair of sharp fangs

I'll still need on my way

We will be feared!

We will be feared

Mommy, I do not understand.

What does this horrible Wolf need from us?

He needs something that he does not have.

Does he want to kidnap us?

No.

You see...

He never had children.

Is it bad to not have children?

If you know too much, you will get old soon.

The day was not light

So here comes the dark

To help regain its spark

As it rests in the night

The daylight breeze

Is snuggling in its nest

It has come to rest

The world sleeps at ease

Soon the sun will soar

And sunbeams it will mould

Into the keys of gold

To unlock the morning door

Now asleep you lay

Asleep you should be soon

The sleepy silent moon

You shouldn't shoo away

The moonlight is shining

The candle of the earthly dome

The song is getting quiet

Sleep enters our home

The daylight breeze

Is snuggling in its nest

It has come to rest

The world sleeps at ease

Good night

Good night

Good night

Good night

Parrot!

Parrot!

Parrot has arrived!

Parrot!

Popka is not a fool

Trust me! That is true

The guy that's raised the bar!

Popka - superstar!

My head, my dears

Is full of great ideas

Such head en masse, alas

You will never find

The world admires me

They run and cheer with glee

As I pass, with class

Amazing and kind

For guests awaits the fair!

We've got products everywhere!

Of news it is the biggest source!

Hurry! If you have money, of course

I'll tell you a little truth

How to retain your youth:

Bop as off the bed you hop

And sing from your heart!

Never be cross for real

Befriend birds that are big deals

And also always - yes! Do everything smart

I set examples, as I should

I make sure I'm looking good

And everyone goes:

"His clothes do fit to a T"

And everyone is agape

Looking at my good shape

I always praise and gaze

At wonderful me!

For guests awaits the fair!

We've got products everywhere!

Of news it is the biggest source!

Hurry! If you have money, of course

I want to go to the fair, full stop!

Children, come here.

Do not worry, do be quiet.

Wolf is near, keep in mind.

Keep the house on the lock, unless I come and sing this song.

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Open up, I can't wait no more

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Gifts!

Open up, I can't wait no more

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Good job!

Mommy, bring me a pryanik.

Remembered it?

Do not open to anyone.

- Yes, mommy.
- Lock the door.

What did you forget in the cupboard? Forgot what mom said?

Leave me alone! I'm older than you, you have to respect the elders! That's all!

Bommm Bomhhmm

IIIIIIII am your mommy-mom

Here's my homeeee

Bommm Bommm

Bblrlrlblb come meet

BLRBLRLRLBLRB come meet

- This is Wolf!
- Five of you all!

Lum-tu-rum gon-

Gone-

To the fair I've gone

Lum-pu-rum I wait by the door

LANDAMARM with big presents!!

OPEN UP I CAN'T WAIT NO MORE

Ding!

DINGGGGG

My vOicE

Voice of mine...

So clear

Like

a

stRINGGG

No, you are not mom!

The song's been sung so badly

Look into the window

Mommy I will always know
She's the best of them all

Go away!

Mommy! Where is my mommy?

We are home alone

Boring, oh so boring

Nowhere we can go

Locked up is our home
It is merry no more

Boring? Well, come on

At home is so much safer

Go out - you'll be gone!

Wolf, the Gray Wolf
Scratch-scratch

Paws are made for the snatch

Scary! Scary! Scary!

I want outside!

That Wolf is nothing scary!

Snatch me? Just you try!

In the Wolf's face I have laughed!

Brother, you are daft

Wait, Mityay! Come back! Don't go!

Mityay!

Ah, the fair has made me lose my mind

I like a stir of such a merry kind

With happiness we are all grinning

Things are flickering and spinning

Fairy tale and life have intertwined

Ah, the fair is like a joyful stroll

Its dance and song will make you jump and roll

The melodies are boldly ringing

Youth is in your body springing

Legs are dancing to your singing soul!

Look around and lose your mind!

There's goods of every kind!

Here, and here, and there!

Surprises everywhere!

Ah, the fair is such a jolly game

We're overjoyed that it's to us it came

A pity that we are to never

Never to have fun forever

Ever to enjoy it night and day

Ah, the fair has made me lose my mind

I like a stir of such a merry kind

With happiness we are all grinning

Things are flickering and spinning

Fairy tale and life have intertwined

Look around and lose your mind!

There's goods of every kind!

Here, and here, and there!

Surprises everywhere!

We are not afraid of freezing

Distances or heavy rain

Every year in spring season

We are coming here again

It is not without reason:

Always young is Swallow's song

Friends who stayed when things weren't easy

We will never do them wrong

Oh! A surprise truly rare

A nice gift our way

Oh just you now beware

You will not get away!

Just for the Wolf's throat

Such a treat of good shape

You were just a scapegoat

Now a goat with no escape

Look around and lose your mind

There's goods of every kind

Here, and here, and there

Surprises everywhere

From all kinds of diseases

It helps as it also pleases:

Eat bee's honey, gold and sweet

Its benefits are hard to beat!

Tea with jam before the night -

Now the flu is not a fright

Hear what the Bear will say

To stay healthy any day

Books I read all say it too:

Strawberries are great for you

Strawberries are good to eat

Its vitamins will keep you fit

Mityay went somewhere

For guests awaits the fair

It's got news everywhere

Of goods the biggest source

Come if you've gold, of course

Put away! Put away!

Put your dirty paws away!

What a cad! What a cad!

Wants a scandal oh so bad!

Look around and lose your mind

There's goods of every kind

Here, and here, and there

Surprises everywhere!

Do not act like a prince

Don't you kick against the pricks

Get your haste to back up

Or you're getting beaten up!

Ding-bom

I am your mohmmy, I am your moHMHmy!

Heeeere is my home

Ding-dongg!

Come meet your mommy, come on, meet your mommy!

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all!

Open up, open up! I can't wait no more, come on!

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

That is him again!

I knew it right away.

Go away!

I keep an eye on you, I will tell mommy too.
Shoo!

- Away! Shoo!
- Away, or we'll show you!

Ladies! Gentlemen!

Please come here again

I'm a wizard through and through

Trust me! That is true!

My name is Super Star

My talents sure do go far

Right on the run, I can

Read all of your thoughts

I need one look to know

You whole, from head to toe

So if you want to see -

Come faster to me

I'm a great artist!

A wizard and a parodist

Famous I become

Wherever to I come

My sharp eye always knows

Who's ought to be exposed

A coward and a fool

A liar and prude

A fool will get more smart

A coward - a braver heart

When I expose their flaws

For everyone's view

Popka - Super Star

Meaning: above the bar

Popka - Super Star!

Meaning: above the bar

Why do we need the little goats? What are we going to do?

Any guesses?

No.

I think I know. I've read about it somewhere.

- They'll get eaten, right?
- Yuck, how primitive.

We'll catch them.

Yes.

Shove them in a bag.

Yes.

Then demand a ransom from the Goat.

Yes.

A million coins!

Right.

Got it now?

No.

- We'll catch them!
- Yes.

- Shove them in a bag!
- Yes.

- Then demand a ransom from the Goat!
- Yes.

- A million coins!
- Right.

Got it now?

No.

Got it.

Ah, the fair has made us lose our mind

We like a stir of such a merry kind

With happiness we are all grinning
Things are flickering and spinning

Fairy tale and life have intertwined!

Ah, the fair is like a joyful stroll

Its dance and song will make you jump and roll

The melodies are boldly ringing
Youth is in your body springing

Legs are dancing to your singing soul!

Look around and lose your mind!

There's goods of every kind!

Here, and here, and there!

Surprises everywhere!

Ah, the fair is such a jolly game

We're overjoyed that it's to us it came

A pity that we are to never
Never to have fun forever

Ever to enjoy it night and day!

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home!

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Open up, I can't wait no more, no more!

Ding-ding
Dong-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

- Mommy!
- Mommy, do you know-

My children, what happened?

Mityay ran away from home.

What? It cannot be!

He didn't listen to me. What could I do?

What could we do?

Where are you hurrying to, mate?

I'm dying, close to crying

My small song is almost ending

- Doom impending!
- Sure is!

My shame is horrifying

Oh just why was I so stubborn?

Because you're a goat

- Didn't listen to mom!
- And why didn't you?

Yo-ho-ho!

You have been caught!

Better stop!

Your run is for naught!

Yo-ho-ho!

Like a leaf you shake

No escape, no break!

Catch him!

I'm dying, close to crying

Your song is almost ending

Doom impending!

- My shame!
- I'm also ashamed, so what?

- Just why was I so stubborn?
- Why, why?

Didn't listen to mom!

Yo-ho-ho!

You have been caught!

Better stop!

Your run is for naught!

Yo-ho-ho!

Like a leaf you shake

No escape, no break!

The youth today, oh-oh

So much that they want

You give them it all, oh-oh

And that's the result!

They do not know, ah-ah,

The weight of a chore

Each day I go, ah-ah,

To work till I'm sore

You're losing your mind, ah-ah

All night and all day

You spoil them kind, ah-ah

And cry when it's late

Where are my daughters?

Where?

Where are my daughters?

With my kids, yes-yes,

I am satisfied

Whoever you pick, yes-yes -

Hard-working and kind

The youth today, oh-oh
So much that they want

You give them it all, oh-oh
And that's the result!

The youth today, oh-oh

So much that they want!

You give them it all, oh-oh

And that's the result!

They do not know, ah,

The weight of a chore, yes

Each day I go, oh-oh,

To work till I'm sore, you see!

What a guest! Everything can wait

I warn you, my revenge will be great

Pardon, madame, what is going on?

Give my child back, or you're as good as gone

Once again I'm blamed

I am being slandered, I am being framed!

I want to check that what you say is true

I take offence

Huh, this place is not of civil views!

Poor thing, you are beyond just tired

But to snatch my kids you have desired!

My god! I might just lose my mind

Yes, I threatened that

Tales of Wolves are simply vile

Do not believe they're fair

Your little billies make me smile oh so widely

This little game will end with style:

Leave! As I'd never care!

You and I are now square

Away!

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

Goat's voice has softer force

Mine is coarser, of course!

If you want to ace her singing

Practice till your voice is ringing

Why do enmity and spite

Still exist in our world?

What should we be doing right

So our children never know it?

Night is weaker than the day

Clouds haven't blocked the sun

Why are laws of hunt and prey

Only yet to be undone?

Arguing are dark and light

Colour black and colour white

Quite sadly, to this date

Still alive is this debate

When will we stop wondering

How to end the suffering?

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy... come meet your mommy

Five of you all

....I've gone...

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Open up, open up... I can't wait no more, no more...

Quiet!

Ding-dong

I am your mommy... I am your mommy

Here is my home

No, this is not mom's voice.

This is not mom!

Mommy, where are you?

Help me!

If only she could forgive me.

Where is our brother?

I think that mom is crying.

She must be so tired.

- Looking for him in the rain...
- Where did he escape?

We are tired of waiting.

Oh, our poor mommy!

The unruly brother!

That's a good lesson, he will now know.

Mama

Mommy's hands caress softly like velvet

Things will feel fine

Mama

Mommy's heart sparking love when where's darkness

Things will feel light

We know that no matter what life would send

If there's any grief to appear

Mom is our best and most loyal friend

Any day she'll always be near

Mama

She gave the world
She gifted life

To you and I

Winter - a dance of snowflakes

In everyone awakes

It always many smiles

Winter's going to and fro

To make all places glow

With icy gleam and snow

Winter - calm forest it will keep

Its meadows are asleep

Under a warm blanket

Winter - to everyone's delight

It came to every side

It's beauty snowy white

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Sang the song with no mistake

Teared up, give it or take!

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Open up, I can't wait no more

Ding-dong

My voice is dear
My voice is clear

Like a string!

Mommy!

Ding-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Ding-dong

Come meet your mommy, come meet your mommy

Five of you all

To the fair I've gone

I stand at the door

I've brought gifts for all

Open up, I can't wait no more

Ding-ding
Dong-dong

I am your mommy, I am your mommy

Here is my home

Do not open!

Don't open! This is Wolf!

Do not open!

Mommy!

Mityay is there!

Good evening, dear neighbour.

- Mom! Mommy!
- Daughter!

- Wolf took everyone! Mityay too.
- My dear!

I will exchange a bag of kids for a bag of money.

I will wait near the clock at five o'clock.

Yours, Gray.

- Shoo!
- Leave! Go!

- Quiet.
- Stay calm.

Hide!

Why is auntie Masha here?

I feel Wolf's end is near

I feel no one will be spared

For some reason I am scared

Wolf's plan has gone too far

Now accomplices we are

We're in trouble, what to do!

Everyone is coming too!

Awoo, awoo-a

Thunder will be here

Awoo, awoo-a

What is turning in her gears?

Awoo, oi-oi-oi

Thunder will be here

Awoo, awoo-a

What is turning in her gears?

Please!

Your time is up.

What are you talking about, I don't get it?

I'm waiting!

For what?

Money, money!

Well?

Money, money, money!

Patience, patience, my friend.

Are your kids not important for you?

Money, money, money!

Come on, money! Dear money!

Money, money, money

Money, money, money!

Patience, patience.

Money, money, money!

Catch!

Do I laugh looking at Gray!

For more hubris should he wish

Why are you so quiet, ay?

Just as silent as a fish

You're a master to lie

- I know all of you lot
- Help!

In the blink of an eye

To the truth you'll be brought

You, as I see
Were a hot-headed one

Do not mess with me

What to my kids you have done?

I don't know! Don't know!

A wonderful plan
You've attempted to run

Now you are in the can

The kids! What have you done?

I'll find them anyway!

I'm drowning!

And you'll be sinking, Gray!

No, I don't want to!

Mom! Mommy!

All of us three
Say sorry to you

We promise to live
Like good people do

That's a lesson for Gray
A payback so dear

The bag is your way!

The children are here!

- Mommy!
- Children! My children! Dears!

Forgive me, auntie Masha!

I won't do this again!

Mama

The very first word

The biggest word

In everyone's life

Mama

She gave the world

She gifted life

To you and I

It happens when during a sleepless night

Mom will let out a small cry

Is her daughter, is her son alright?

Just at dawn would she close her eyes

Mama

The very first word
The biggest word

In everyone's life

Mama

She gave the world
She gifted life

To you and I

Mama

The earth and the sun

She gifted life

To you and I

It happens that suddenly life would send

Down your way grief, crying, fear

Mom is our best and most loyal friend

Any day she'll always be near

Mama

The very first word
The biggest word

In everyone's life

Mama

She gave the world
She gifted life

To you and I

Mama

The earth and the sun
She gifted life

To you and I

It happens so that one day you'll grow

Like a bird away you will fly

No matter what, you should always know

Always small you are in your mom's eyes

Mama

The very first word
The biggest word

In everyone's life

Mama

She gave the world

She gifted life

To you and I!

Thank you for your time!
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