not sure why they filmed this; maybe mgr. vanya's ego decreed that he document his whole life? at any rate, the access provided is astonishing. an int'ing period in the history of the band, as they ride the wave of success of their 1st album. the gals are about 18 here. if you're a die-hard fan of this band, then this is must-see watching. touches on the key subjects for any die-hard fan, how do the gals feel about their (fake) lesbian image, lena's confessions to her priest, julia's not surprising wildness and willingness to try anything. i personally find their story fascinating; how young teens, in show biz all their lives, deal w/sudden international superstardom. their rise and (disbanding) is one of the more interesting stories in recent rock and roll history. btw, there are at least 2 other tatu behind- the-scenes series, that showed on Russian TV (and they're available to view on youtube, as might this one for that matter); anyway, they're all great. i only wish this one were longer!
