Silva (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Silva is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Yan Frid, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. Silva Varescu, a self-sufficient and professionally successful cabaret performer from Budapest, is about to embark on a tour of America. Three of her aristocratic admirers, named Edwin, Feri and Boni, prefer her to stay. Edwin, unaware that his parents have already arranged a marriage for him back home in Vienna, orders a notary to prepare a promissory note of his expected marriage to Silva within ten weeks.
Who’s in it. Silva stars Zhanna Glebova as Сильва Вареску, певица варьете «Орфеум», Ivars Kalniņš as Эдвин фон Веллергейм, Vitali Solomin as Бони, граф Бонифаций Канчиану and Mariya Solomina as Стасси, графиня Анастасия Эгенберг, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Silva sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silva tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silva (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silva change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silva worth watching?
- Silva holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silva?
- Silva stars Zhanna Glebova, Ivars Kalniņš, Vitali Solomin, Mariya Solomina and Igor Dmitriev.
- When was Silva released?
- Silva was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.