HOT DOZEN
Season 1
Odessa-Mama
Episode #2

Comedy • Music • Short Film
Created by Georgiy Deliev & Yuri Volodarsky
Director of Photography Arcadiy Povzner
Produced by Yuri Volodarsky
Starring George Deliev and Yuri Volodarsky
Also Featuring Maski & Lucky Company
Special Appearance by the Contestants and Titleholders of Miss Odessa 1987–1989
Music by Yuri Volodarsky
Original Lyrics by Irina Jukova
English Adaptation by Yuri Volodarsky

A nostalgic musical comedy celebrating the humor, music and unforgettable spirit of late - 1980s Odessa.

🏆 FESTIVALS
🏆 Award Winner
⭐ Official Selection

Synopsis
Welcome to Odessa — where the jokes are sharp, the music never stops, and everybody has a story to tell. Set in the vibrant final years of the 1980s, Odessa-Mama blends comedy, nostalgia and modern hip-hop energy into a colorful tribute to one of the world's most unforgettable cities. Inspired by the legendary humor, unforgettable characters and unique spirit of Odessa, this award-winning musical short film invites audiences on a joyful journey where every street has its own melody, every encounter becomes a joke, and every moment celebrates life with unmistakable Odessa charm.

Dedicated to the International Film Festival GOLDEN DUKE and its unforgettable slogan:
“Any Movie. Just Not Boring.”