On the Eastern border of the European Union, on the River Narva, separating Estonia and Russia, lies Crow Island. The Krenholm Manufacturing Company founded more
On the Eastern border of the European Union, on the River Narva, separating Estonia and Russia, lies Crow Island. The Krenholm Manufacturing Company founded on that island in 1856 was closed down for good in 2010. There is not a single family in Narva that has not been affected by the bankruptcy of the textile factory. Unemployed men, homeless children, street beggars, drug addicts, thieves—these are the people that live in this Russian-speaking Estonian town. It is like a bad dream. Where can they find salvation? Soviet nostalgia dies hard in this town, as does rage caused by wasted lives. How can they build new lives from these ruins? Is it possible to do the impossible? close
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades. An uncensored look at many of the biggest names more
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades. An uncensored look at many of the biggest names in modeling, the movie reveals the stories behind the magazine covers displaying these multicultural pioneers. Each woman is candidly interviewed in the studio and shares her experiences, ideas on longevity, and philosophy of life in the fashion industry. Elegant archival footage and interviews with designer Calvin Klein and agency head Eileen Ford round out this absorbing chronicle. close
Why won’t Disco die? Might it contain hidden depths? Politically correct revisionists are trying to recast disco as a misunderstood culture of protest. more
Why won’t Disco die? Might it contain hidden depths? Politically correct revisionists are trying to recast disco as a misunderstood culture of protest. Through interviews with Gloria Gaynor, The Village People, Kool and the Gang and others, along with a goldmine of stock footage and speculative reenactments, The Secret Disco Revolution presents a comic-ironic investigation into disco and its mysterious longevity. close
An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate more
An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences. close
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points more
A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments. close
Demetri Martin entertains the New York City audience with a terrific set that brings the hysterical wonders of his smart, quick witted imagination to life.
Demetri Martin entertains the New York City audience with a terrific set that brings the hysterical wonders of his smart, quick witted imagination to life. close
“Bread for Stalin: Stories of the Dekulakized” is a documentary program by Alexei Pivovarov. Author of projects such as "Second Drum. Vlasov's loyal army more
“Bread for Stalin: Stories of the Dekulakized” is a documentary program by Alexei Pivovarov. Author of projects such as "Second Drum. Vlasov's loyal army and "Brest." Serf heroes" Pivovarov refers to another tragic page in the history of our country – the period of dekulakization and collectivization.
Millions of families in the Soviet Union were affected in one way or another by this dramatic process, as a result of which a stratum of strong rural owners was destroyed as a class. The country was building a new life – “great construction sites of the century” like Magnitka or Gorky Automobile Plant, the USSR was turning from an agrarian power into an industrial one. But the price paid by the citizens was extremely high.
The film “Bread for Stalin: Stories of the Dekulaks”, which was filmed both in Russia and in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus, reconstructs historical events and gives evidence of those who were somehow affected by collectivization. The program is attended by Alexei Serebryakov, Chulpan Khamatova, Boris Nevzorov. close
Portrait of a generation of modern young people. Each of them is asked only one question: "What do you care about most of all? What do you worry about?".
Portrait of a generation of modern young people. Each of them is asked only one question: "What do you care about most of all? What do you worry about?". close
With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the more
With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor. close
One of the most ambitious projects of the Soviet era was the Kola superdeep well with a depth of 12,262 meters. This record remains unsurpassed to this more
One of the most ambitious projects of the Soviet era was the Kola superdeep well with a depth of 12,262 meters. This record remains unsurpassed to this day. The authors of the report will tell about the history and goals of this bold scientific experiment, talk with its direct participants, explain the results in a popular form. Viewers will be able to see the current state of the drill. Drilling began in 1970, and until the mid-80s the work was completely classified. In 1992, drilling was stopped due to lack of funding - the well was never brought to a planned depth of 15 kilometers. But even with the existing depth, unique scientific data were obtained. In addition, it is with the Kola super-deep well associated with the legend about the allegedly recorded at a great depth of the sounds of terrible human cries, which caused the most incredible assumptions in the press. close
"Citizen poet. Run of the Year” is not a continuation of the satirical project of the same name, which became wildly popular in Russia in 2011-2012. And more
"Citizen poet. Run of the Year” is not a continuation of the satirical project of the same name, which became wildly popular in Russia in 2011-2012. And not even its result. This film is a memory of the most lively, powerful and interesting year in the political life of the country over the past 20 years. The film is a reflection on the reasons for the rapid awakening of the civic position of millions of people. The film is a message to our near future. close
Revered by the likes of Banksy and Brian Eno, the members of Russian collective Voina (War) have gained notoriety for public ‘actions’ that have landed more
Revered by the likes of Banksy and Brian Eno, the members of Russian collective Voina (War) have gained notoriety for public ‘actions’ that have landed their leaders in jail. In Tomorrow filmmaker and former ice-dancing champion Andrey Gryazev embeds himself with the group to create this fly-on-the-wall documentary focusing on Voina’s founders, Oleg Vorotnikov (known as Vor) and Natalia Sokol (known as Koza), along with their two-year-old son Kasper, who accompanies them on all of their actions. close
The question of who made the greatest contribution to the creation of the first Soviet atomic bomb, apparently, will never be resolved unequivocally. more
The question of who made the greatest contribution to the creation of the first Soviet atomic bomb, apparently, will never be resolved unequivocally. Vladimir Barkovsky was called to work in the state security bodies. After completing an accelerated course of training, he was sent to intelligence work in the London residency. Shortly before this, Vladimir married his beloved girl Vera. In England, they went together. Barkovsky (operational pseudonym "Dan") recruited an important "source" in London among English scientists directly involved in the development of atomic weapons. It was from Dan in October 1941 that the first information about the development of a new weapon of enormous destructive power came to Moscow. close
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities more
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong? close
This film speaks of archaic peoples, their customs and mores, in an attempt to make the last snapshots of their traditional lifestyles before they are gone for good.
This film speaks of archaic peoples, their customs and mores, in an attempt to make the last snapshots of their traditional lifestyles before they are gone for good. close
When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes more
When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident and self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a challenging life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the progression of their lives. 49 years in the making, the changes that occurred to the original 14 make for fascinating television and are in many ways the stories of all our lives. From success and disappointment, marriage and childbirth, to poverty and illness, nearly every facet of life has been captured on film. Now, at the age of 56, the group are once more brought together and, with the benefit of hindsight, assess whether their lives have been ruled by circumstance or self-determination. close
The documentary film “Berezovsky” is an investigation by journalist Andrei Kondrashov, dedicated to some aspects of the activities of a former Russian more
The documentary film “Berezovsky” is an investigation by journalist Andrei Kondrashov, dedicated to some aspects of the activities of a former Russian entrepreneur and politician, and now hiding in London from Russian justice oligarch. Boris Berezovsky .
The program tells about several high-profile crimes in which Berezovsky could be involved. In particular, the authors raise the topic of organizing a terrorist attack in Ukraine on November 21, 2004, on the eve of the presidential elections in that country, when an attempt was made to blow up Yushchenko. Another high-profile case, and remained unsolved - the disappearance of Ivan Rybkin, one of the presidential candidates of the Russian Federation, in February 2004. According to the authors of the program, Boris Berezovsky has the most direct relation to this disappearance. close
An Iranian filmmaker and his son travel to Haifa, Israel to investigate a religion that originated a hundred and seventy years ago. Youth from all over more
An Iranian filmmaker and his son travel to Haifa, Israel to investigate a religion that originated a hundred and seventy years ago. Youth from all over come to Haifa to join this religion, and those who serve in the gardens that surround the holy places develop peace-loving attitudes through their interactions with nature. The filmmaker shares with his son the idea that if the Iranian people had adopted a peaceful religion, Iran would not be preparing a nuclear attack on Israel, but the son believes that all religions tend to bring about destruction. As a result of these arguments, father and son separate from one another and pursue their own paths. close
A captured performance by Parisian nude cabaret Crazy Horse, in a surreal show directed by French footwear designer Christian Louboutin. Louboutin calls more
A captured performance by Parisian nude cabaret Crazy Horse, in a surreal show directed by French footwear designer Christian Louboutin. Louboutin calls Crazy Horse “an iconic monument of Paris, a monument to dance, a modern, dream- like idea of the celebration of women for women”. close
The cyber age is creating a new sexual landscape. While doing research for the film, we had intimate and candid conversations with kids in middle school more
The cyber age is creating a new sexual landscape. While doing research for the film, we had intimate and candid conversations with kids in middle school classrooms, suburban shopping malls, nightclubs, college dorms, and even conducted an informal roundtable during a high school house party. While chronicling trends among small town and big city kids, we discovered this: Having pubic hair is considered unattractive and “gross.” Most youngsters know someone who has emailed or texted a naked photo of themselves. Many kids have accidentally or intentionally had their first introduction to sex be via hardcore online porn. Facebook has created an arena where kids compete to be “liked” and constantly worry about what image to portray – much of what was once private is now made public. And the list goes on. close
The first twelve years of the third millennium in Russia is called the period of stability. This is the time when the country is governed by Vladimir more
The first twelve years of the third millennium in Russia is called the period of stability. This is the time when the country is governed by Vladimir Putin. But what is the price of such stability? And isn’t it really a carefully crafted myth?
The statistics are inexorable, say the authors of the documentary “The Real Putin” – in Russia, not everything is as good as it is customary to say on central TV channels. Mortality is increasing. The gap between rich and poor is growing. Corruption has spread through the country with cancer. Officials do not hesitate to show off chic things - palaces, cars, yachts, wristwatches for tens of thousands of dollars.
The number of dollar billionaires in Russia is increasing every year, our country is among the leaders in this direction. But among those who are on the list of the richest, there is no one who would earn their capital with the help of the latest technologies. All the new Russians are people who were somehow on good terms with Vladimir Putin during his time in St. Petersburg. All of them shared among themselves national wealth – oil, gas, metals, coal, electricity. So what is the price of stability? What will happen if this stability continues for another 12 years? And that is how much Vladimir Putin is likely to remain in power. How will Russia handle this? And you and me?
The documentary “The Real Putin” was created by an initiative group of Russian citizens. close
In the film Battle for Ukraine Andrei Konchalovsky, the famous Russian director, analyzes how Ukraine, a former part of the Soviet Empire and present more
In the film Battle for Ukraine Andrei Konchalovsky, the famous Russian director, analyzes how Ukraine, a former part of the Soviet Empire and present big European country, struggles to escape from the close embrace of the former big brother, Russia, and not to become one of the American satellites. This extensive study lasted for almost three years. Many Ukrainian, Russian and American historians, politicians and journalists took part in this study, as well as the ex-President of Poland Aleksander Kwasniewski, the ex-President of Slovakia Rudolf Schuster, the ex-President of Georgia Eduard Shevardnadze, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan, the ex-Prime Minister of Russia Viktor Chernomyrdin, and the businessman Boris Berezovsky. close
Documentary examining what happens to some of the biggest names in the history of the adult entertainment industry after they leave the business and try and live "normal" lives.
Documentary examining what happens to some of the biggest names in the history of the adult entertainment industry after they leave the business and try and live "normal" lives. close
Black Metal Veins unflinchingly documents the dark realities of despair and morbid self annihilation surrounding the lives of five heroin junkies. The more
Black Metal Veins unflinchingly documents the dark realities of despair and morbid self annihilation surrounding the lives of five heroin junkies. The addicts' intertwining stories of pain, loss, sadness, and abandonment lead the viewer down the agonizing and hideous path of horrifying psychological and spiritual destruction as the grim disease of heroin addiction infects and decays the bodies and minds of five young people. close
Released in the days when the 150th anniversary of his birth was celebrated Peter Stolypin, a documentary film "Peter Stolypin". A shot at history. XX more
Released in the days when the 150th anniversary of his birth was celebrated Peter Stolypin, a documentary film "Peter Stolypin". A shot at history. XX century refers to the last days of the life of the outstanding Russian reformer, the youngest Prime Minister in the history of Russia, whose personality was presented in an extremely distorted light by the Soviet authorities.
Stolypin’s merits were traditionally attributed to the “Stolypin wagon” and the “Stolypin terror”, without revealing the true essence of the reforms he carried out. Today’s historians, on the contrary, believe that it was thanks to the figure of Stolypin and his activities that the revolution of 1905 was stopped, the pace of development of the country sharply increased, and the beginning of the First World War was actually postponed.
Authors of the film "Peter Stolypin". A shot at history. XX century" did not just attract leading Russian historians engaged in the study of the personality of Stolypin to participate in their picture. They literally restored the day of the reformer’s death, when he was killed during the opera “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”, restoring, among other things, scenes from this opera. The resulting narrative thus acquires the character of a detective story and is even more valuable in that it uses documents that were kept for about a hundred years under the heading “secret”. close
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