Katerina Izmailova is a filmization of Dmitry Shostakovich's long-suppressed 1936 opera. Galina Vishnevskaya stars as Katerina, a bored 19th century farm more
Katerina Izmailova is a filmization of Dmitry Shostakovich's long-suppressed 1936 opera. Galina Vishnevskaya stars as Katerina, a bored 19th century farm wife. At the behest of her grungy lover, Katerina murders her husband and her father-in-law. She and her new beau are both sent to Siberia, where the lover almost immediately takes up with a younger woman. Banned by Stalin for its bleak portrait of Soviet life, Katerina Izmailova was not given a Russian staging for over 40 years; its Metropolitan Opera debut did not occur until 1994. Dmitri Shostakovich also wrote the screenplay for the screen version of Katerina Izmailova. close
Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of more
Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual menace as the "False Dmitri". The use of a color process known as Magicolor adds just the right touch of theatrical artificiality to the pomp-and-splendor proceedings. close
The story of two young loving hearts. The young man Romeo belongs to the Montague family, feuding with the Capulet family, where the beautiful Juliet more
The story of two young loving hearts. The young man Romeo belongs to the Montague family, feuding with the Capulet family, where the beautiful Juliet grew up. But the blood of many victims of age-old strife cannot extinguish the flames of young hearts. . . close
Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest more
Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was recovering from the horrors of war, and his voice returned them faith in a bright future. Few people know what his life was really like. close
A girl from another dimension uses a mysterious function - The RANDOM - to materialize in our world and perform a certain mission. She does not know the more
A girl from another dimension uses a mysterious function - The RANDOM - to materialize in our world and perform a certain mission. She does not know the aim, she follows her intuition and absolute trust in the Game. On her way to the town she meets different people... those who she has to help... and those who she would better not meet. A pregnant girl with an amazing gift... An insurance agent exploring his dark side... A policewoman dancing flamenco... A man trying to find his daughter he left 20 years ago. Their roles are not random either, in this game called The RANDOM close
One of the notable features of the performance is that in each of the three parts (Bala, Taman, Princess Mary) And not only from the point of view of more
One of the notable features of the performance is that in each of the three parts (Bala, Taman, Princess Mary) And not only from the point of view of the difference in images and character, but literally: the leading part in all parts is danced by different artists. For viewers, this is, among other things, the opportunity to see more stars of the Big One one evening. The ballet, staged in the year of the 200th anniversary of Lermontov’s birthday, perfectly conveys the nervous, emotional, tragic essence of the work, which is considered to be the first lyrical and psychological novel in Russian prose. close
Life scattered the participants of the first Leningrad jazz band. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the jazz club, one of the enthusiasts tries to bring them together. . .
Life scattered the participants of the first Leningrad jazz band. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the jazz club, one of the enthusiasts tries to bring them together. . . close
This film is a tribute to the memory of V. Vysotsky. Elena Kamburova takes part in it, the poet’s songs are heard, there are chronicles, video materials, more
This film is a tribute to the memory of V. Vysotsky. Elena Kamburova takes part in it, the poet’s songs are heard, there are chronicles, video materials, performances of the singer, meetings with journalists. close
Lida Karyakina is 15 years old. At school, she has constant conflicts, not everything is alright at home. The girl decides to leave school and go to work. more
Lida Karyakina is 15 years old. At school, she has constant conflicts, not everything is alright at home. The girl decides to leave school and go to work. Having worked in different places, Lida understands that her vocation is to raise children... close
In 2012, two members of the feminist group Pussy Riot were sentenced, according to prosecutors, to two years in Mordovian labor camps for "hooliganism and incitement to religious hatred."
In 2012, two members of the feminist group Pussy Riot were sentenced, according to prosecutors, to two years in Mordovian labor camps for "hooliganism and incitement to religious hatred." close
“I love candied grapes, because it has no taste, camellia, because they have no smell, and rich, because they have no heart,” said Margarita Gauthier, more
“I love candied grapes, because it has no taste, camellia, because they have no smell, and rich, because they have no heart,” said Margarita Gauthier, the heroine of the novel by Alexander Dumas. But once her own heart, dreaming of the same insensibility, failed and Margaret fell in love for the first time and forever, responding to the passionate love of young Armand Duval. This, one of the saddest and sublime love stories in world literature, was repeatedly taken for the basis of dramatic and musical performances. close
The film is divided into two distinct stories with the same setting: the back-stage of the Moscow Operetta theater with the Can-Can metaphor which is more
The film is divided into two distinct stories with the same setting: the back-stage of the Moscow Operetta theater with the Can-Can metaphor which is a high-energy and physically demanding dance. Human relationships, betrayals, and the relationship between parents and children are the same common denominator found in the two parts of the film. close
Cezars Kalnins installs telephones by day and composes pop songs by night. His band has a hard time receiving the permit from Soviet censorship authorities more
Cezars Kalnins installs telephones by day and composes pop songs by night. His band has a hard time receiving the permit from Soviet censorship authorities for a public debut. A member of the Culture Committee superficially listens to Cēzars' songs and deems the lyrics "unsuitable and frivolous” and "unfit for the Soviet youth”, and is later powerless to stop the grindstone of public debate, which she has herself initiated. close
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