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Mikhail Ugarov and Elena Gremina, the founders of the Theater.Doc, died in 2018 with a difference of 45 days. Now their student Zarema Zaudinova puts on performances, comes up with new projects so that the theater, which has suffered so much persecution from the authorities, will survive and live a new life.
The young serf Eremey Mizgir is surrendered as a soldier by his mistress for his mischievous tricks. Mizgir ends up in St. Petersburg in the guards regiment. Resourceful, quick-witted, cheerful, he easily copes with his official duties and, although he often gets punished by the sergeant-major for his pranks, he never loses heart. But then sad news came from the village: the old people’s cow had died, and Eremey’s bride Dunya was being relentlessly pursued by the clerk. The soldier felt sad. Standing on guard at the rich, diamond-studded icon of the Kazan Mother of God and thinking about how to help the elderly and the bride, Mizgir decides to take a desperate step. He breaks the glass of the icon and picks out a large gemstone from the aureole of the Mother of God. When the loss is discovered, Mizgir, without blinking an eye, announces that the Mother of God herself gave him the stone.
Father, leaving for work on a summer morning, swears with his grandfather. Grandfather is trying to talk with his granddaughter, but she, like her father, does not care about grandfather. Father, returning from work, can not find a daughter who went out with friends for a walk. When the daughter returns, he tries to talk to her, but the grandfather and the wife who came in intervenes in the conversation. Another day of hot summer ends with a thunderstorm.
In order to get into her dream competition, the talented teenage ballerina accepts the proposal of her boyfriend to earn extra on the webcam. However, their innocent plan turns against them when the guy’s sister learns about it.
Maxim is an ordinary guy with a big dream to write the novel. But in a hectic of daily routine it is hard for him to find time to work on the book. In seven years of dreams he only managed to write a couple of lines. But all things change when Maxim learns that in 30 days he will die...
A young huntsman Kamil comes to a distant backwater from Tashkent. He is settled in the place of his predecessor, in the house of Asal, a young strange girl who is painfully experiencing the premature death of her mother. The loneliness of the heroes will be replaced by a mutual need for sympathy and closeness. But one day, having witnessed the humorous flirtation of his beloved with a laboratory assistant, Asal will leave the reserve and will not respond to the long call of an alarmed Kamil.
The hero's quest for space and transcendence takes him beyond the boundaries of physical reality, into the realm of dreams and metaphor. Combining digital cut-out animation with traditional stop-motion 2D animation, the film is accompanied by a voiceover reading of the director's original poem.
A sad comedy. A young writer Sandra presents her first novel in Paris. She sees a mysterious stranger among the guests, who reminds her of the secrets of her past.Looking for answers, she goes to St. Petersburg and finds there a replica of herself,living under a different name.
One night experiment.
Milana receives a long-awaited gift from her parents—a puppy named Dippy. Her joy knows no bounds, but one day, while out for a walk, the girl gets distracted, and the puppy gets lost in the park, left all alone to face the big city. Dippy meets a street cat and a rat named Bangs, and even falls in love with a Chihuahua named Tabby. While Milana searches for her beloved pup, exciting adventures await Dippy—adventures in which he must become a true hero, capable of protecting not only himself but also his friends.
A wife and her husband feel remorse for cheating on each other.
The film focuses on an extraordinary person called Igor Burtsev. He has traveled half the world in the search for Yeti. And though his friends and colleagues look at his hobby with irony he is not planning to give up. He is sure that Bigfoot is somewhere near, and they are bound to meet some day. In fact? it doesn’t really matter whether the long awaited meeting is to happen, or not. What matters is that Burtsev’s loyal friend called Yeti prompts him every day to keep moving forward.
Chronicle of the life of shift workers in a mining pit in Eastern Siberia. Workers spend a significant part of their lives away from home and loved ones, doing physical labor for 12 hours a day for the only decent income in their region.
The drama that unfolded at the racetrack and the tragic fate of the horse not only break people's lives, but also blur the boundary of good and evil, challenging the existing system of values. Razhev's $2 million dollar bet to win is in fact a death sentence for the horse itself, as he is skinned if he wins. This stipulation is at the whim of the other opposing party. Saving the horse, his trainer Ruslan dies, his fiancée Lena commits suicide, the horse Holstomer dies, and the fate of Razhev himself will be decided by lot and a thrown coin....
In his most recent work, Christian Frei turns to an age-old dream of man: to leave our planet as a «normal person» and travel into outer space. For 20 million dollars, the American Anousheh Ansari was able to fulfil this childhood dream. This documentary follows her journey into space and shows everyday life as it is on the International Space Station.
Three lonely strangers meet at a subway exit on an early summer morning. They get a chance to fill the gaps in their lives, but some may miss out on this opportunity for fear of becoming even more lost in loneliness.
The beloved heroes of the folk comedy Zina and Lech again find themselves in comical, lyrical and dramatic situations; will they be able to get out of them again with honor and dignity? The details of the plot are unknown, the producer only hinted that in the sequel the main characters must improve their lives and the plot will be tied to the division of the business of Aita’s parents.
The Yakut shaman Alexander Gabyshev believes that Vladimir Putin is "a product of dark forces," so he went on foot to Moscow to "expel" him. The shaman began his journey alone, but soon his followers began to join him. In Chita, he gathered a large rally. Buryatia was the next region on the path of Gabyshev: mass protests began in Ulan-Ude because of the detention of his supporters. Gabyshev was going to go to Moscow for two years - so as not to rush to communicate along the way with the people. The shaman and his followers moved along the roads, overcame an average of 20 kilometers per day, stayed for the night in tents, sometimes in roadside hotels. Local residents and people passing by went to talk to him, take pictures, help with groceries and money.
Propaganda film about the "militia" of Donbass. Spring-summer 2014. Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine. Radically-minded local residents, who consider what is happening in the country as a threat to their usual existence, form separatist detachments of the "people's militia". Among them are young women - the main character of the film, who becomes a tank gunner, before that she was a modest history teacher, whose husband was afraid to join the militia.
St. Petersburg. Early nineties. The KGB is throwing all its forces into the search for Peter Hoffman, the legendary assassin who arrived in the northern capital to eliminate the bishop. Jim, a photographer, comes to the attention of Colonel Suvorov, who is responsible for catching a dangerous criminal. He looks like an ordinary foreigner, but if you look closely, the first impression will melt away like a haze. Why did he have a unique Faberge creation in his hands, for which he is being persecuted by people with the obvious intention of killing him? To clarify the situation, an irresistible security officer is sent to Jim. The beautiful woman falls in love with the photographer, follows him on his heels, helps solve the problems on which Jimmy's life depends, and, in the end, makes it clear to her superiors that this young man is not at all who he pretends to be...
A wealthy heiress who falls in love with a a charming playboy against the will of her influential parents. An experimental film created using a hybridization of neural networks and live-action filming.
Maria Vinenkova is a prima ballerina of the Musical Comedy Theater, winner of the Golden Mask Award. She is raising four sons. After twenty years of service in the theater, Masha feels that her career is on the decline, and is looking for a new self.
A portrait of the Russian filmmaker Alexei Guerman via an exploration of the making of his latest film, an adaptation of It Is Difficult to Be a God, a science-fiction novel by the Strougaski brothers, on which he has been working for several years, Hard to Be God explores the director's complex relationships with his crew, who he rules with a rod of iron. The film exposes the power relations of authority and the submission of a film crew to a director who is trying to change history, fight servitude and advocate freedom.
Andrey cannot accept the death of his mother, for which he blames his stepfather Benjamin. Andrey has clinical depression, but he does not want to help himself in any way.
The capital city of Salo-Nyam-Landia is preparing for a great knight's tournament. Prince Radiant has announced that he will give his daughter Rodinka to the best of the best. Overseas suitors: Mai-Son nicknamed Tusha, Master Fu Zhek Kachan and Baron Shkvarkonigero prepare for battle with the brave bogatyr Pyatibor, son of Chernomor, who is in love with Rodinka. At the same time, the terrible alien Trinog arrives in Salo-Nyam-Landia from the planet Mutan, and the underground king Patogen the 12th is looking for a way to the surface. It is not hard to guess that incredible adventures await the inhabitants of Salo-Nyam-Landia....
For nearly 10 years, Belarus has had a Shelter — place for women victims of domestic violence. This is a big private house in Minsk. Many victims are brought here directly in their home clothes — the only thing they were able to escape from the aggressor. Belarus has not yet adopted a law on combating domestic violence. In this issue, you will find out the real stories of residents of the Shelter, what problems not only clients but also employees of the shelter have to face, and why it is so important to pass a law.
Trains travel through the night without stopping. The clatter of the carriages quickly disappears, along with the wail of the locomotive. The people at the station are all asleep. But why are they so exhausted ? And what are they waiting for? Set inside an isolated train depot, The Train Station is one of Sergei Loznitsa's most haunting films. It is also one of his most pointed social critiques. In this film, we are brought to a remote train station deep in the Russian woods. It's nighttime. In the distance, we hear the clatter of locomotives. The station, a small wooden building, sits silently, surrounded only by snow and train tracks.
The staff of the Vera Hospice Foundation has been fighting for many years to alleviate the suffering of terminally ill people, both adults and children. Much has been achieved along the way, but much more needs to be done. How to make it so that not only to live, but also to die was not excruciatingly painful?
Kolya gets a tattoo with the Bernaki logo on his forehead and becomes the face of an advertising campaign. Kolya's friends consider this a betrayal: they were all fired from Bernaki without paying their salaries. Kolya will meet the same fate, because the results of marketing research turned out to be bad. But Kolya follows the principle.
The Solo documentary reveals six unique stories of individuals who use the art of dancing as their own tool in fighting back difficulties, dealing with pain, incomprehension, and obstacles standing in their way to happiness through creative self-expression. Six young performers who belong to completely different styles - classical ballet, contemporary dance, krump, vogue, experimental hip-hop, pole dance - represent the new generation of Russian artists, free from preconceptions, clichés, and ready to be part of the dance revolution. The documentary format of the project looks at real people in an intimate setting and the behind-the-scenes routine of professional dancers.
The story of an honest miner who confesses to cheating on his wife, after which he remains perfectly clean working in the mine. Because of this, his whole life goes downhill.
Young girl finds herself locked in empty apartment without food, water and any ways to contact the world outside. After useless attempts to get away she realises the one and only answer to her sufferings: long time ago in this very apartment the other person used to suffer as well. Because of her.
An adaptation of Sergei Yesenin's late and darkest poem. A continuous, single-frame dialogue between the protagonist and his double, the "black man," a hypnotic and disturbing descent into the depths of the human psyche.
The main character overcomes the loss of his spouse trying to maintain the usual way of life. Is it possible?
The protagonist Bondarev must defeat his villain again. However, this time the special services agent does not want to save the world, because he does not know what role he plays in his life.
"Goryanki" documentary film tells the stories of several women from the North Caucasus. In Soviet times women in this region were actively removed from the context of traditional values, but the collapse of the USSR raised many questions for the society. The film examines the problems of feminism, the clash of national traditions and religion. Anyway the heroines of the film found the strength and courage to become successful and outstanding people.
Two animated shorts, "Waiting for the Balloon" and "The Perfect Hole".
On April 22, 2022, Spartak, one of the most famous football clubs in the world, will turn 100 years old. This is an important date not only for the history of the club, but for the entire national football as a whole. Popular love that goes far beyond Moscow and even Russia is something that no club in our country can boast of. Golden times are replaced by trophy drought, great coaches are replaced by mediocre ones, great victories alternate with the most offensive and even shameful defeats. But the love of the fans and the passion of the fans is the foundation on which the club stands.
The first solo stand-up concert by Elizaveta Varvara Aranova.
Is there a life after you got trapped in a rubbish chute? How long would you be able to live with your foot stuck in a bucket? Or with your head stuck in a turtleneck? And what if you enjoy it?..
Several dozens of soldiers in the military train are transporting an exhibition with captured weapons from Syria across Russia. Artists of military ensembles accompany this festive event. In each city, they are greeted by thousands of people who dance and take pictures with them, while children swear allegiance to their homeland. The train that is mentioned in the film then travelled 28 000 km in 2 months and visited 62 cities.
Dream of a dwarf. What happens if everyone leaves you? The hero seeks to overcome the state of loneliness. But does he need it? The history of man's search for inner freedom. The hero, burdened with circus past and life, tries to escape from everything. But in solitude he
The documentary play "Nikolina Gora", as well as A. P. Chekhov's play "The Cherry Orchard", represents a cross-section of Russian society at the breaking point of time. The characters of the film are heirs — owners of land in a pine forest on the banks of the Moskva River, allocated in 1924 to outstanding figures of science and art by the Soviet government.
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.
A documentary about people whom the state, the guardianship authorities and the closest relatives recognized as incompetent, perhaps because they are all pupils of the PNI. Our heroes live in a separate house of accompanied residence in the village of Razdolye, where they earn money themselves, partially supporting themselves as far as they can. Famous people often come to this house. The first episode of this series tells about the arrival of the writer Yevgeny Vodolazkin.
Iwan Rabcynski, born in St. Petersburg (Florida), writes Russian melodramas under the pseudonym "John F. Romanoff. He gets his inspiration in Brooklyn, his chosen home. His new novel, which is meant to be autobiographical, begins with his Russian great grandfather in St. Petersburg in 1882 and follows three generations as they survive the country's political upheavals.
In the regional centre Kuznetsky the mayor has been killed in his office. The murderer is Dimur Kavsadze, in charge of commercial construction work for the city administration. A squall of public concern beleaguers the city. Alexander Danilin is an undercover curator, an intermediary between the business and the authorities; he tries to eliminate trouble and return life to normal. The cause of the tragedy was a construction project, which wrapped itself around Kuznetsky like a tumour, and which was a source of profit for the authorities and the local builders. The construction “devours” free land, the souls of people and even what seems beyond the law of profit: the family. Neither the death of people, nor common sense can stop the construction…
Lost film.