To understand the place of technology in life, the director of the film sets himself an experiment: for a few weeks abandons the use of the Internet and more
To understand the place of technology in life, the director of the film sets himself an experiment: for a few weeks abandons the use of the Internet and smartphone. Together with experts, he tries to figure out whether technology has brought more harm or benefit to our lives. It turns out that the main struggle is the struggle for attention. And in this fight you can not always come out the winner. close
A story about the creative biography of Alexei German Sr. through the prism of his latest film - It's Hard to Be a God. Many shots from the shooting are more
A story about the creative biography of Alexei German Sr. through the prism of his latest film - It's Hard to Be a God. Many shots from the shooting are published for the first time. Herman did not belong to any school or direction of cinema. Working on his films, he turned to the images of Brueghel and Bosch. Herman's hyperreality is saturated with details so that the viewer is cramped there. His method required such painstaking work that he made only five films in his life - and the last one did not finish. What was this method? close
Bob and Fidel served in the same unit together guarding the zone and sometimes drinking with the inmates. One day, one of them thundered on the lip. The more
Bob and Fidel served in the same unit together guarding the zone and sometimes drinking with the inmates. One day, one of them thundered on the lip. The other was ordered to escort him to his destination. This road will change the lives of two friends. . . close
The Bolshevik-built kingdom collapsed 20 years ago, many myths about the revolution dissipated, but the debate still persists about how Lenin and a handful more
The Bolshevik-built kingdom collapsed 20 years ago, many myths about the revolution dissipated, but the debate still persists about how Lenin and a handful of comrades managed to completely upend the whole life of Russia on an autumn night in 1917. In February 1917, the 300-year-old monarchy fell. The Provisional Government and the Soviets began to fight each other, clearing the way for a third power. At that time no one knew that the third force, the Bolsheviks, was the only revolutionary party to the end, that Lenin was the future leader of the world proletariat, and that October 17 was a historical inevitability. close
A curious documentary film of 1997, in which the master of Russian cinematography Alexei Uchitel (“The Walk”) explores the concept of “elite”. Who should more
A curious documentary film of 1997, in which the master of Russian cinematography Alexei Uchitel (“The Walk”) explores the concept of “elite”. Who should be considered the highest strata of society and what unites these people? The author tries to answer these questions, which are often not as simple as it seems at first glance. Russia, 1997. The political and economic situation in the country is changing at an alarming rate. No one can predict what will happen tomorrow, but people are not ready to go back to the past. Against the background of this instability, the elite of the country is changing: many famous and rich people appear, whose names no one heard until yesterday. Politicians, pop stars, wives of oligarchs, aspiring rockers – who of them can really rank themselves among the elite of the country, and who is a “one-day butterfly” that no one will remember in a couple of months? close
The girl cut off her braid and went wherever she looked - to look for the groom. She is joined by a strange old man dressed in a transparent raincoat. more
The girl cut off her braid and went wherever she looked - to look for the groom. She is joined by a strange old man dressed in a transparent raincoat. There is a scythe about three blades on Grandfather's shoulder. He persistently pulls the girl "to the church" - to baptize someone, and the "first comer" should be the godfather. "I can't go to church," the girl objects. - There's a young, funny father there. I will laugh at him..." So she follows the old man past a blooming meadow, along a fast, cold river... Weaves a wreath along the way, decorating it with colored ostrich feathers caught from the water. A lot of events will happen along the way - one is more incomprehensible than the other, and then there will be a wedding and girls in embroidered sundresses with songs will carry garlands of hay on their shoulders with ribbons, red plows will float down the river, and in the foreground is a girl with a groom. close
Two people in love will find a hut in the woods that they decide to sleep in. The cottage is located on the shore of a lake and beautiful views is just more
Two people in love will find a hut in the woods that they decide to sleep in. The cottage is located on the shore of a lake and beautiful views is just a shadow of an ax stuck in the executioner's block of wood near the house. When they wake up one morning, they see a peacock and the cottage has been transformed into a beautiful palace... close
Having dedicated his life to the preparation of the revolution in the Russian Empire, Vladimir Lenin, living in exile in Switzerland, desperately seeks more
Having dedicated his life to the preparation of the revolution in the Russian Empire, Vladimir Lenin, living in exile in Switzerland, desperately seeks a way back to Russia to take control. Options are few when Lenin receives an offer from Alexander Parvus, the most infamous of political opportunists, who has made a deal with Germany to sponsor the revolution under Lenin’s command and smuggle Lenin and his comrades into Russia. Aware that making a deal with 2 devils could cost him everything, Lenin knows he must outsmart and outmaneuver Parvus and the Germans at any cost... close
Some time ago three total strangers participated in a cheesecake commercial. A mother, a father and a son were simply having tea at a dinner table, but more
Some time ago three total strangers participated in a cheesecake commercial. A mother, a father and a son were simply having tea at a dinner table, but for the boy from a dysfunctional family the shot where they were eating a cake together became an obsession; he dreams about another “family” gathering at the same table. Alyosha does not care that his “mom”, Natalia, has been married for a long time, and that his “dad”, Mikhail, has a girlfriend. close
The film takes place in the late 90s. The main character undertakes to organize a competition for young musicians. Who should become the winner of the more
The film takes place in the late 90s. The main character undertakes to organize a competition for young musicians. Who should become the winner of the competition, decided in advance. The performances are attended by unknown musicians representing a variety of musical genres and trends. They have different views on both life and music. Of course, the competition does not go as planned. close
A teenager, in search of his place in the world, finds himself in a social network group that recruits children into a mysterious brotherhood. After going more
A teenager, in search of his place in the world, finds himself in a social network group that recruits children into a mysterious brotherhood. After going through a series of tests, teenagers must prove that they are special. The next task is a real murder. Having thought it over, the hero must escape from yesterday's "friends" and expose the real criminals. close
A woman lives in a small village in Russia. One day she receives the parcel she sent to her husband, serving a sentence in prison. Confused and angered, more
A woman lives in a small village in Russia. One day she receives the parcel she sent to her husband, serving a sentence in prison. Confused and angered, she sets out to find why her package was returned to sender. close
"The Last Car" is a film directed by Tatiana Khovrina, based on real events of our time. The world must suffocate with fear: acts of intimidation are more
"The Last Car" is a film directed by Tatiana Khovrina, based on real events of our time.
The world must suffocate with fear: acts of intimidation are carefully prepared by the tireless leader of an international terrorist organization. Objects for attack the criminal chooses personally, traveling to the main cities of different countries. In Russia, terrorists choose the Moscow metro as their target: an ideal place for mass murder. About the deadly plans will learn the General of the Ministry of security. He instructs the head of the analytical department to calculate the identity of the “terrorist number one”: the werewolf must be taken alive.
This is a real puzzle, because no one has seen this killer in the face. Only one thing is known: today he will be on the last subway train. But how do we figure it out? close
Alexandra, a young girl of seventeen, goes to Moscow to study painting and to find love. After a while, however, she discovers that her dreams are not more
Alexandra, a young girl of seventeen, goes to Moscow to study painting and to find love. After a while, however, she discovers that her dreams are not easily reached. She has to leave Moscow, unable to enrol in a college or to meet her beloved. Eventually, her real talent and love will find a way to shine. close
The last twelve months in the life of Dejan Stanić, a former general in the Balkan war. For ten years, he was forced to hide from justice, especially more
The last twelve months in the life of Dejan Stanić, a former general in the Balkan war. For ten years, he was forced to hide from justice, especially the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, on various undisclosed military bases. He finally found refuge with Slavko, an old man living in a small village in the mountains. Suffering from extreme isolation, Dejan will not only have to face a new environment and a new reality but won’t be able to escape his past. close
“Demons” is an adaptation of the famous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The impetus for writing this work was the sensational story about the murder of a more
“Demons” is an adaptation of the famous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The impetus for writing this work was the sensational story about the murder of a student Ivan Ivanov, who conceived S. Nechaev to strengthen his power in the circle of terrorists. The action of the picture takes place in a provincial Russian town. The estates of Varvara Stavrogina and Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky are next door.
Verkhovensky’s son Peter (Peter Yurchenkov) will organize a revolutionary terrorist circle, where he tries to involve young people Shigalev, Kirillov, and Virginsky. One of the members of the cell, Ivan Shatov close
Bright girl Jeanne comes to visit her longtime friend Natasha, on the eve of her birthday. Natasha recently got married, but there are conflicting rumors more
Bright girl Jeanne comes to visit her longtime friend Natasha, on the eve of her birthday. Natasha recently got married, but there are conflicting rumors about the relationship of young people. Jeanne decides to check their veracity, and if necessary to save her friend. close
The picture is about the anti-Hitler coalition of the USSR, England and America, which developed as a counterweight to the aggressive policy of Nazi Germany more
The picture is about the anti-Hitler coalition of the USSR, England and America, which developed as a counterweight to the aggressive policy of Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The unique newsreel footage of these years, shot by operators of different warring countries, is connected with today's thoughts of the author about the fate of the post-war world, about the humanitarian losses of both sides and about gaining unstable hopes for the unity of the world in countering evil. close
This is the story of three shepherd puppies of Martha. Small pets were given in good hands: new families were found not only for puppies, but also for more
This is the story of three shepherd puppies of Martha. Small pets were given in good hands: new families were found not only for puppies, but also for their new owners. One was in a house where the eternal war of neighbors. The second is for the professor's dacha. And the third was in the water element. Three puppies, three fates and one happy ending for all. close
Caucasus, City of Cherkessk. Soslanov Sasha or how friends are used to call him Sos is never dejected. Expelled from the University, nowhere to spend more
Caucasus, City of Cherkessk. Soslanov Sasha or how friends are used to call him Sos is never dejected. Expelled from the University, nowhere to spend the night, a love of life Nina leaving the city - it's all rubbish. Sos is loyal to his fortune. One day, out of boredom, Sasha desperately gambles an "Express" wage - the bet is starting to win. However, Sos has lost the money-receiving card and now he has only 3 days to find his "Express". Cherkessk Odyssey has begun. close
The melodrama “Magnetic Storms”, filmed in 2003 by director Vadim Abdrashitov from a script by Alexander Mindadze, depicts the difficult fate of a man more
The melodrama “Magnetic Storms”, filmed in 2003 by director Vadim Abdrashitov from a script by Alexander Mindadze, depicts the difficult fate of a man torn between family and constant worries, and as a result balancing on the edge of emptiness.
Ordinary life
In the film “Magnetic Storms” the viewer will not see special effects, chase, shooting and fantastic adventures. It’s also not a movie in which the characters are ordinary people, but they are constantly either beautiful and joyful or unspeakably sad events. Abdrashitov’s tape does not allow the viewer to plunge into another world for a couple of hours and watch strangers from the outside. This film is built on the fact that the viewer clearly understands that this ordinary story not only can, but also constantly happens in the real world.
Valery is at the epicenter of the unrest and strikes taking place at his home factory. Cataclysm at work, personal professional difficulties, lack of time and energy lead to his separation from his family, quarrels, scandals and family crisis. Going every day to the “barricades of the strike”, he more and more destroys his family hearth, in addition, with the main character constantly happens some trouble. Valery's friends come to the rescue, his wife's sister arrives from Moscow, but they are unable to turn the tide.
The name of the tape very subtly conveys its main meaning – we are not able to influence most events, just as we are not able to stop a magnetic storm. The outside world bursts into our family nest, throws and tramples our happiness, and we just swim with the flow, unable to cope with the elements.
The complexity of change
The tape “Magnetic Storms” conveys all the fragility and uncertainty in which the inhabitants of a provincial city found themselves after the collapse of the Land of Soviets. Their lives have changed, everything has lost meaning and nowhere to find a point of support, frightened and disappointed people cling to something understandable and dear. So Valery sees the meaning of his existence only in the factory and in endless showdowns and fights for his future.
Do you have to cling to your old life? Isn’t family and friends more important than a job that sucks life out of a hero without giving him the chance to develop? Isn’t it time for heroes who live in a dream to return to reality? After watching the film, these and many other questions remain in the air, making the viewer think. close
