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Mixture of documentary and fiction about the dictatorial 1930s, loosely based on the utopian fantasies of Fritz Lang and about the forbidden passionate love affair between a photographer and his model.

Pastor Talnoх furiously urges the flock to fight temptations, but he himself becomes a victim of temptation. In his house appears Satan, pushing the hero to theft and spiritual fall.

A mixture of re-enactment, news reel footage, archival film and rare documents, including the diaries and intimate correspondence of Nicholas & Alexandra. Recreates the atmosphere at the time of their deportation to Siberia, life in exile, and brutal execution.

He is young, but behind his back is already a great life experience: first, the divorce of his parents, then the Chechen war, where he ended up of his own free will. After a serious wound, he returns to the peaceful life of a big city. His beloved girl accuses him of male insolvency, and a severe mental trauma received in the war leads the hero to an attempted suicide. A native father comes to the rescue, who introduces his son to an experienced, mature woman with a dubious past. It is she who returns the guy self-confidence and interest in life. Initially, it was assumed that this connection would be temporary, but unexpectedly for all, a deep feeling arises between the characters ...

Screen adaptation of the story by the author of the script (Nikolai Grigoriev-Istomin). The movie is not fully preserved, without inscriptions.

After avenging the murder of her husband, Polina flees to Odessa where she hopes to hide from her merciless enemies. There she meets a young and charming Gleb and their sympathy begins to grow into something more ... but the mafia’s influence spreads very far, and the criminal group comes to the city to deal with her ‘for good’. Thus, Polina becomes a reason for fights for the territories. To stop this endless criminal saga, Polina is forced to turn from a victim into a hunter which draws her new and, as it turns out, mysterious friends into this dangerous game ...

A woman's view of the generation of thirty-year-old men, who fell to the lot of Afghanistan, and the "criminal revolution", and the drug wave, and AIDS...

A young girl comes from Almaty to Moscow to visit her best friend, with whom she is secretly in love. She wants to confess her feelings to him, but the events of one night completely change her attitude.

The paths of two childhood friends cross many years later. Now one deals drugs, the other works as a precinct officer. Their interests collide in Apartment 29.

Venus Transit is a rare astronomical phenomenon, when Venus obscures the edge of the solar disk, and almost seems to touch the Sun. She meets Him to leave for a new life.

To save work, an unfortunate insurance manager needs to sell 100 health insurance products in a week that no one will use. In a moment of extreme despair, he gains the ability to see how much each person has to live. A series of profitable deals is interrupted by the last client who changes everything.

On the plot of a Russian folk song. Preserved without inscriptions.

A family of British descent settled in the Russian countryside is investigating its grandfather's mysterious death. One small step for men, women, children, dogs, and pigs - one giant leap for humanity.

2048. A day in the life of some of Earth's inhabitants. It's the century of commercial use for Black Square, and "Vantawhite Pages" is the world's largest company. An almanac of human history has been created on Vantawhite Pages using ink from Vantablack.

Ten-year-old girl Olei lives with her grandparents and her only friend – Kaunikki the cow in a withering Karelian village on the shores of the White Sea. Suddenly, the girl's grandfather passes away. While her grandmother, gripped by the bitterness of loss, conducts funeral rituals, Olei seeks solace in Kaunikki’s company. But on the funeral eve Kaunikki disappears, and the only person, who could help find her, is dead.

George Balanchine's jewel-themed triptych, strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. This three act masterpiece is renowned as the world's first full-length abstract ballet. The Russian-born co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone. Each part also evokes three different cities: Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. 'Emeralds' was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school, with music by Gabriel Faure. The fiery and energetic 'Rubies' taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals, with music by Stravinsky. 'Diamonds' honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky. With its jewel-like costumes, this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet.

Charming young Olga marries a successful businessman. It is surrounded by luxury and well-being. A wealthy husband is ready to fulfill any whim of a beautiful wife. Olga is an airy woman who is fond of doing herbariums, sewing dolls, reciting poems to servants and loves her oligarch husband very much.

Timothy’s bride finds herself on a landmine. Now only his mum can help, a combat engineer, who does not quite approve of her son’s choice.

Sirens drone over the city, announcing a state of emergency involving “disturbance of the electromagnetic field”, while individuals clandestinely fiddle with soldered bits of leftover technology. The cyberpunk mode of dystopian science fiction did not end in the 1990s; thanks to the pandemic and other crises, it’s back – with a vengeance. Alexandra Karelina’s film, superbly shot by Egor Protsko, treats this genre in an experimental way, flashing cryptic images and offering bottomless scenarios of social breakdown.

Present day. A WWII veteran Vilen has a visitor, his Navy buddy Leonid, who was killed in action in 1941. He comes to execute Vilen as a traitor.

The cycle consists of four short stories ("Record", "Havana", "Close Embrace", "Uncle from Chicago") connected by a common idea - to present different portraits of a modern Russian woman. It is planned to add some more interesting stories. All the short stories are shot by different directors, and each of them shows the viewer His Own Woman.

The dramatic chronicle of the Meshchersky family is a story about the post-revolutionary life of three representatives of the Russian intelligent family, the history of which reflected the fate of the whole generation. Life on the estate, holidays, youthful hobbies - and after the hell of a civil war, the bitterness of emigration. They held on and knew how to hide their confusion. But the pain destroyed the soul, manifesting itself in short novels that did not bring happiness and unfulfilled hopes ...

In the old village near Moscow, owned by the famous artist Sergei Volynsky, lives his son Sasha and his wife Marina and daughter of six years.

Polina enjoys shooting videos with her phone. With a camera in hand she has the feeling that she is the sole master of reality. But today things are different. A crazy night gets the better of Polina, sweeping her away into the world of associations and images. Townsfolk turn into mythical characters, frightening and alluring at the same time.

A military drama about the fate of yesterday's schoolboy, a modest young man from a remote Yakut village, who became a fearless Soviet warrior in the year of trials. Not having time to experience the joys of family life with a young wife, the hero says goodbye to her and goes to the front. The film highlights the heroic fate of the Yakut soldiers during the Great Patriotic War, based on the true events that took place on Lake Ilmen in the Novgorod region, and the equally tragic fate of those who remained in the rear - Churapchinsky immigrants who were forced to leave their native places.

According to UN data in the workforce, in terms of numbers and sex, in Russia there are 794,000 people

Moving from rural Russia to the city, Den faces a new reality.

A girl gets on the train and behaves strangely. A little later, her boyfriend joins her, they quarrel, but then he helps her remember what really happened between them.

Maria’s husband died tragically, leaving her with overwhelming debt and two small children to care for. She tries to find a way to make ends meet, but her efforts are in vain — creditors are demanding repayment, and Maria and her children are on the verge of losing their home. Unexpectedly, a former friend makes her an unusual offer — one that could solve all her problems and give her a chance to start a new life. Maria must carry and give birth to someone else’s child… for another family.

Based on the story by I.S.Turgenev. The movie has not been preserved in full, without notes.

Academic work of 3rd courses of training of the Kabardino-Balkarian State University (Alexander Sokurov's workshop).

Vania, his mother and sister move into an old flat, which they receive as a part of their heritage. Old books, a dead tree, and a cracked ceiling. Surrounded by the atmosphere, of the dilapidated apartment, home alone, Vania will meet his Grandfather, he never knew.

Fifty-year-old Vladimir Ivanovich Prokhorov, relieved of his worldly possessions, takes a journey back in time. Accompanied by a traveling companion barely half his age, he revisits the people and places of his youth and witnesses the dark forces that shaped the 20th century.

While the ex-wife of forty-year-old radio host Andrey is building her new life, he realizes that he has lost everything through his own fault. In an attempt to understand his place in their lives, Andrey comes to the day of their common daughter's coming of age.

In the city of Samara, a community of anarchists are on the run from the Russian Government in a vehicle specially designed to to avoid detection. Ghost, one of the members of the gang, yearns to escape the life she's trapped in and discover what happened to her presumably dead parents.

Following the tragic death of their parents 20 year old Kira has to look after her 11 yr old brother Danka who suffers from hysterical paralysis. Kira retreats into a world of illusion based on a happier past but suddenly she is faced with a dilemma should she save the life of a child in the street at the expense of her own? Danka has his own crisis and both make decisions which are final.

Yulya believes that the most interesting part of her life is over. She decides to raise her self-esteem at “express dates”, but the idea has catastrophic personal consequences.

In one of the southern cities there is a gang of criminals preparing a coup to seize power. She is opposed by another group, which is also not averse to taking the city into its own hands. For the time being, the gang leaders act together, as they are interested in destabilizing the situation in the city.

The events take place in Leningrad in the mid-80s - a time of hope, promising changes and the flourishing of informal culture.

This is a story about natural coincidence, the battle against time and overcoming the self for the sake of common good. In this black comedy everyone will recognise themselves.

A man opens his eyes and discovers that he is a guest in the land of salamanders. A story inspired by the "Kappa" by R. Akutagawa and K. Chapek's "War with Newts".

A short film based on the poem "IT'S WINTER" by Ilia Mazo. The film is set in dramatized kitchens and bathrooms, against the backdrop of household appliances that act as musical instruments. The film is an attempt to show what usually remains behind the scenes - loneliness, a magical moment and quiet human singing in response.

The film is dedicated to the tragic fate of the outstanding theater director, founder of the famous Chamber Theater Alexander Tairov. Tairov's performances "Princess Brambilla", "Phaedra", "Love under the Elms", "Optimistic Tragedy" have gained worldwide fame. In 1949, during the so-called struggle against cosmopolitans, Tairov was released from the leadership of the Chamber Theater, the theater was renamed. Unable to withstand this blow, shocked by the betrayal of the actors he raised, crushed by the harassment of the press, Tairov died a year later in a psychiatric clinic...

Every day, an elderly man named Kharis waits to reunite with his first and true love. But will this meeting ever happen, when life sometimes spins people in a carousel of relentless circumstances?

Vera should be surrounded by men, but for some reason she lives with a dog. He walks in the park with her, has lunch and falls asleep. But she is already in her thirties, and the search for the hero of her novel has entered a critical phase. She even filled out a questionnaire on a dating site, went on a date, was with a sorcerer. So, probably, everything would have continued: friends are great, there is a dog, but love somehow does not come - if Vera had not met Andrey one day. By the way, he also had a dog.

Two Yakutian fathers who lost their sons become locked in a tormenting cycle of revenge against a pristine snowy landscape.

6 minutes, 23 seconds from life of an actor

One day in the life of a modern St. Petersburg woman, a woman of post-Balzac age, with whom something is happening. Either a spiritual crisis or a momentary obsession...

Confident, determined, successful Oksana is realized not only in work. In her personal life, too, everything is fine. It was. Until Vera appeared in Oksana's office, concerned about the problems of her wards from a boarding school for minors. In addition, due to Oksana's fault, Vera was hospitalized. Verina's problems need to be solved urgently - and Oksana gets down to business, rolling up her sleeves. To expose corrupt officials, to find lost children, to cope with a teenage riot - this is the plan for the week. I have to call for help from my ex-husband, who still cannot understand why he is an ex. This is how this story begins, which will teach Oksana to believe, forgive and love.

The human soul, like a moth, is fragile and vulnerable. Its persistent pursuit of a dream, like a light, can scorch its wings… The hero of the film is lonely. People do not accept him as an equal, because he is not like everyone else: Pavel has been a deaf-mute since childhood. A young man lives in the village in an old house on the banks of a large picturesque river. But his world, his soul, is like a lonely island. The need for love, friendship turns into misfortune for him. Only bright memories of his mother and her dream of returning to his homeland someday gives rise to hope for happiness in Pavel's soul. This is a story about love and disappointment, about friendship and betrayal. Based on the story "Taiwan Island" by playwright Semyon Ermolaev.

Julien Paluch is principled in everything: in his work and in his life. The formula "genius and debauchery" is not for him. His fanatical passion for new theatrical ideas attracts a wide variety of people to him. But one day in the director's life there comes a moment when Palyush begins to doubt that he is talented, and that his actions and relationships with people were selfless, sincere, and humane.

Who among us likes to be suddenly thrust into the midst of their well-ordered life. When a seemingly well-planned daily routine suddenly changes dramatically, and there is nothing you can do about it. The situation controls you, not the other way around. This story can happen to any of us, regardless of our social status, religion, or political views. The only difference is the names and the setting. Kirill Krasnin is a world-renowned composer and performer of symphonic music. He has many concerts to his credit, but like all talented people, Kirill doesn't like to be in the public eye. He prefers the peace and solitude of his country house, which allows him to create and not be distracted by the outside world. Somewhere in this real life, there is his ex-wife and an adult son who occasionally takes an interest in his father's affairs...

Farmer Ivan Dunaev gets up early. He feeds his piglets, does paperwork, fixes the tractor, and weighs the meat he'll take in his old pickup truck to the market to sell. He has a wife, a teenage daughter, and a young son. And he loves to hunt. His world revolves around these things. Then, one day, two new workers, Lyuba and Raya, on work release from the local prison colony, arrive on the farm. Ivan doesn't notice it at first, but something begins to change.