Actress Katerina Shpitsa described a tense moment from the filming of It Happens to People, sharing with StarHit that she could not bring the camera crew into a conversation with the artist and director Vladimir Menshov during one of their scenes. The veteran director was clearly tired between takes, resting in his car, which made the request for a chat from the actor feel unusual to everyone on set. Yet the curiosity to learn from a legend of Russian cinema drew the star to press for a dialogue and ask questions about the craft.
Shpitsa later explained that the day offered a rare chance to hear firsthand stories from the director about his long career and the people who shaped it. She recalled that she genuinely enjoyed the humor and the thoughtful conversations that emerged on set, which stood out amid the bustle of filming. In her words, the brief encounter with Menshov became a lasting memory, a moment she realizes its importance when she reflects on how he supported a subtle, creative idea she proposed for a scene. Vladimir Valentinovich’s warm backing helped her sense that delicate, nuanced choices could carry more impact than a blunt, obvious gesture.
According to the actress, the script had called for a father to strike one of the characters in response to a perceived misbehavior. She said she voiced her discomfort with the gesture, and Menshov listened. When they worked together later on the set, she remembers apologizing several times for trusting her instinct and suggesting that flowers should not be presented to the daughter after a performance. Menshov did not dismiss her concern; he offered a thoughtful alternative and encouraged a subtler resolution that carried more emotional weight than the slap originally imagined. This moment highlighted the dynamic between a young actor and a seasoned director, where dialogue and mutual respect can refine a scene in meaningful ways. In Shpitsa’s memory, Menshov’s immediate, kind response affirmed that sensitivity and patience often yield stronger storytelling than a dramatic confrontation.
The conversation also touched on other experiences on set. Shpitsa recalled a separate incident from a fan interaction during a selfie, where a moment of inappropriateness briefly interrupted a normal fan encounter. She described how such incidents can impact a scene’s energy and how the cast and crew navigate the balance between public adoration and professional boundaries. The actress emphasized that the set of It Happens to People was, in many ways, a learning environment where veterans and newcomers exchanged ideas about performance, timing, and the ethics of portrayal. The atmosphere allowed for candid remarks about what works on camera and what might feel forced, which ultimately contributed to the authenticity of the film. (StarHit)