---
title: "Taxi Blues"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-blues-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41842
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Taxi Blues (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-blues-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Taxi Blues is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gruff Soviet taxi driver clashes with a wayward jazz musician in post‑Communist Moscow."

### Why Watch
- Insightful look at post‑Communist Russia
- Witty clash between a taxi driver and a jazz saxophonist
- Blend of drama and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor relies heavily on Russian cultural nuances
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes adult themes such as alcoholism and rough interpersonal conflict, making it best suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, bittersweet, character-driven, post-soviet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of Taxi Blues?
The film follows Ivan, a hard‑working taxi driver, whose encounter with Alexi, an irresponsible musician, spirals into a volatile love‑hate relationship.

### Q: When was Taxi Blues first released?
The movie was released in 1990, with a French theatrical date of 17 October 1990.

### Q: What genre does Taxi Blues combine?
It blends drama and comedy, presenting both serious and humorous moments.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: Who are the two main characters?
Ivan, the taxi driver, and Alexi, a saxophonist and alcoholic musician.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taxi Blues — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41842)
- [Taxi blues (1990) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/17396-taxi-blues)
- [Taxi Blues 66% (2019) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/2785500-taxi-blues)

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