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Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old student in Sweden, started a school strike for the climate as her question for adults was, if you don’t care about my future more
Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old student in Sweden, started a school strike for the climate as her question for adults was, if you don’t care about my future on earth, why should I care about my future in school? Within months, her strike evolved into a global movement as the quiet teenage girl on the autism spectrum becomes a world-famous activist. close
This actor has a reputation as a man with a difficult character. Valentin Gaft changed theaters, with curses left the set, quarreled with directors, left more
This actor has a reputation as a man with a difficult character. Valentin Gaft changed theaters, with curses left the set, quarreled with directors, left his wife and even fought with colleagues in the acting workshop. close
This film is not the official biography of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II. This is a film about the life of a modest and strong man who gave himself more
This film is not the official biography of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II. This is a film about the life of a modest and strong man who gave himself to the service of God and the service of people. This is a look at the Patriarch and his memories of people who were next to him in the difficult Soviet years and not less complex post-Soviet ones. These people are his spiritual children, his inner circle, all those who perceived Patriarch Alexy not as an official of the Church, a as a native and close person who witnessed his everyday difficult life from childhood to the last. Physically unbearably difficult years. The audience is presented with the image of Patriarch Alexei, created not by news releases and digests of events, a by the eyes of those who saw him, first of all, a lonely, seriously ill person and at that time surprisingly strong, bright and resilient. close
The film included shooting of Solzhenitsyn’s monologues and dialogues with Sokurov about Russian literature and language, about folklore and the meaning more
The film included shooting of Solzhenitsyn’s monologues and dialogues with Sokurov about Russian literature and language, about folklore and the meaning of creativity, about history and modernity. Some statements of the writer, polemical and non-trivial, are in themselves a document of Russian culture.
The multiple, award-winning television author Hubert Seipel, accompanied Vladimir Putin in Russia, over a period of many weeks. He not only conducted more
The multiple, award-winning television author Hubert Seipel, accompanied Vladimir Putin in Russia, over a period of many weeks. He not only conducted several interviews with him, but was also present when Putin shouldered judo opponents, or challenged his bodyguards during a game of ice hockey. close
The complete history of hip-hop in Russia, from its underground stage to hitting huge stadiums, is seen through the eyes of the brightest and most iconic more
The complete history of hip-hop in Russia, from its underground stage to hitting huge stadiums, is seen through the eyes of the brightest and most iconic representatives of the profession. This film looks behind the scenes of Russian rap, exposing all the conflicts and clashes, showing the genre’s true colors and answering the question of how it managed to capture this generation’s attention and become their anthem. close
Documentary film "Ivan Okhlobystin". A Pop Star is a story about an actor, screenwriter and director Ivana Okhlobystin. However, Okhlobystin has much more
Documentary film "Ivan Okhlobystin". A Pop Star is a story about an actor, screenwriter and director Ivana Okhlobystin. However, Okhlobystin has much more hypostases. He is a philosopher, a priest, a jeweler, a writer, and even a top manager of one of the companies. He is also an exemplary husband and father of six children. This person often causes ambiguous attitude towards himself with his multifacetedness, versatility and even some strangeness. However, you can be absolutely sure: Okhlobystin is a real person. Everything he does gets the attention of many people.
In the movie "Ivan Okhlobystin." Pop star viewers will see Okhlobystin as it is – a person living “on the verge of possibilities”. See him starring in the series "Interns", in which the role of Dr. Bykov made him famous throughout the country. The authors of the tape will follow him on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater, on the St. Petersburg stage, on the stage of the rock festival in Tver. Meet his friends and family. And, most importantly, they will make everyone feel the crazy rhythm of life in which Okhlobystin lives and the energy that comes from this man, who has become one of the most successful and famous personalities of our country. close
The second film by Sokurov featuring Boris Yeltsin as the principal character. Now he is the President of Russia, invested with power, bearing the full more
The second film by Sokurov featuring Boris Yeltsin as the principal character. Now he is the President of Russia, invested with power, bearing the full responsibility for the destinies of his distant compatriots as well as his closest kin and friends. close
In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens more
In the winter of 2011, after a controversial election, Vladimir Putin was reinstalled as president of Russia. In response, hundreds of thousands of citizens rose up all over the country to challenge the legitimacy of Putin’s rule. Among them were a group of young, radical-feminist punk rockers, better known as Pussy Riot. Wearing colored balaclavas, tights, and summer dresses, they entered Moscow’s most venerated cathedral and dared to sing “Mother Mary, Banish Putin!” Now they have become victims of a “show” trial. close
Oleg Menshikov has a reputation as an elite, closed and unavailable actor, although he himself claims that all these beautiful labels were put on him more
Oleg Menshikov has a reputation as an elite, closed and unavailable actor, although he himself claims that all these beautiful labels were put on him by journalists. In life he is very different... What? Menshikov is like a woven of contradictions. He says he is boring and lazy on the rise, but spends most of his time traveling. Planes, trains, buses and roadside cafes are the true attributes of his “star” life. Despite its lightness and charm, it can be harsh and even cruel. Oleg Evgenyevich broke off friendly relations with half of creative Moscow, but – amazing thing! – even the offended continue to insist that he is a genius, which is impossible to understand. close
The story of the life and creative path of actress Lyudmila Gurchenko, who became a legend during her lifetime. The film is based on the biographical more
The story of the life and creative path of actress Lyudmila Gurchenko, who became a legend during her lifetime. The film is based on the biographical monologues of the actress and their playback, as well as ten songs-clips that became the embodiment of a certain stage in her fate. close
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated more
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences. close
Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes more
Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives. close
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to millions. more
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to millions. With nearly 25 years in the adult film industry and over 1,600 films to his credit, Ron Jeremy is huge. In his world, Ron reigns supreme-he's made millions of dollars and slept with thousands of beautiful women, and is indisputably the industry's biggest star. And everyone who's anyone knows Ron-a pop icon to millions, he is a beacon of hope for many American male, since he stands as living proof that pretty much anyone can get some. So how did such a classically unhandsome, big and hairy guy ever get to be suchia super stud? In one of the most fascinating and entertaining comedies of the last year, audiences finally get a chance to get inside the life and times of Ron Jeremy, and find out what's really behind the hardest working man in show business. close
Poetic portrait of a filmmaker. The famous director reflects on creativity and love. His friends and associates take part in the film: artist Vladimir more
Poetic portrait of a filmmaker. The famous director reflects on creativity and love. His friends and associates take part in the film: artist Vladimir Shinkarev, engineer Vladimir Nikolaev, actress Elena Kramer (Spiridonova), director, film critic Oleg Kovalov, necrorealist directors Yevgeny Yufit, Igor Bezrukov. close
A dreamlike conversation with the past and the present, reimagining Latasha Harlins' story by excavating intimate memories shared by those who loved her.
A dreamlike conversation with the past and the present, reimagining Latasha Harlins' story by excavating intimate memories shared by those who loved her. close
Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks more
Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country. close
How does Basta approach work and creativity, where does he get inspiration for musical material? This and many other things are told by friends, colleagues, more
How does Basta approach work and creativity, where does he get inspiration for musical material? This and many other things are told by friends, colleagues, relatives and friends of the performer - all those who have known Vasily well for many years. close
In recent years, Viktor Pelevin has been releasing a novel every year, each with a circulation of about 100 thousand copies - this is one of the best more
In recent years, Viktor Pelevin has been releasing a novel every year, each with a circulation of about 100 thousand copies - this is one of the best results in the country. At the same time, he has not given interviews for almost 20 years, does not appear in public and, according to rumors, does not live in Russia. Film director Rodion Chepel makes an attempt to combat hoaxes. To do this, he studied the archives, the early works of Viktor Pelevin and interviewed people who knew him. close
Follow actress Kate Lyn Sheil as she prepares for her next role: playing Christine Chubbuck, a Florida newscaster who committed suicide live on-air in more
Follow actress Kate Lyn Sheil as she prepares for her next role: playing Christine Chubbuck, a Florida newscaster who committed suicide live on-air in 1974. As Kate investigates Chubbuck’s story, uncovering new clues and information, she becomes increasingly obsessed with her subject. close
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003. close
The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened more
The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for justice and also to inspire change. close
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly more
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly leads to its darkest basement. How responsible are our children for what they find there? close
The first biography of Pavel Durov, the creator of the social network VKontakte and the Telegram messenger told by his close circle. The biography of more
The first biography of Pavel Durov, the creator of the social network VKontakte and the Telegram messenger told by his close circle. The biography of a person who claims to protects your privacy, but in fact - protects his own. close
China is the first country in the world to classify Internet addiction as a clinical disorder. Caught in the Net features a Beijing treatment center where more
China is the first country in the world to classify Internet addiction as a clinical disorder. Caught in the Net features a Beijing treatment center where Chinese teenagers are being "deprogrammed," and follows the story of three boys from the day they arrive at the center, to their three-month treatment period, and their long awaited return home. The film provides a microcosm of modern Chinese life and investigates one of the symptoms of the Internet age. It examines inter-generational pressures and the disregard of the human rights of minors who get caught in the net. close
Sex Fashion and Disco is a documentary film concerning Antonio Lopez (1943-1987), the most influential fashion illustrator of 1970s Paris and New York, more
Sex Fashion and Disco is a documentary film concerning Antonio Lopez (1943-1987), the most influential fashion illustrator of 1970s Paris and New York, and his colorful and sometimes outrageous milieu. close