I know these were glasnost days, but still, I'm a little surprised filmmakers were out there doing stuff like this. There's nothing overtly anti-communist more
I know these were glasnost days, but still, I'm a little surprised filmmakers were out there doing stuff like this. There's nothing overtly anti-communist in this piece, but it ain't what you'd call respectful, 'neither. The brothers Aleinikov lay turgid governmental speeches about "the rearing of a new man" under footage of dudes goofing around in space-alien costumes, they roll footage of apple-cheeked future Stakhanovites upside down and backwards, they crudely animate -- in a certain South Parkian way -- CCCP icons in a goofy manner. Good, clean fun. (written by Colin Marshall) close
Blockade Leningrad, 1943. In the ruins of a gaunt city, an officer stands up for a girl. Risking himself, he protects her "only friend" - "Puppy Dara" more
Blockade Leningrad, 1943. In the ruins of a gaunt city, an officer stands up for a girl. Risking himself, he protects her "only friend" - "Puppy Dara" - "Nbsp" from the maddened bandits from "starvation". close
The short film “The Well” is the work of Alexander Kargaltsev, on whose account also such short films as “The Void” (2007) and "Cage" (2009). The film, more
The short film “The Well” is the work of Alexander Kargaltsev, on whose account also such short films as “The Void” (2007) and "Cage" (2009).
The film, awarded the award for best experimental film of the festival of short films “Debuts”, presents its own view on the search for true love. The plot line of the film “The Well” is built around the story of how a guy who sees a girl on a swing at the bottom of a sewer well decides that he will go down to her. close
A young father preparing for a rally is distracted by a swaying tooth by his six-year-old son. While the father persuades his son to pull out the tooth, a capture group rises to the apartment.
A young father preparing for a rally is distracted by a swaying tooth by his six-year-old son. While the father persuades his son to pull out the tooth, a capture group rises to the apartment. close
A man betrayed by his wife confesses first to an accidental fellow traveler, and then to his father. Everyone helps him to survive the betrayal of his wife in his own way.
A man betrayed by his wife confesses first to an accidental fellow traveler, and then to his father. Everyone helps him to survive the betrayal of his wife in his own way. close
Sveta and Oleg are a modern young couple: they eat organic food, exercise regularly and are dreaming of moving to Europe. All their plans turn to ruin more
Sveta and Oleg are a modern young couple: they eat organic food, exercise regularly and are dreaming of moving to Europe. All their plans turn to ruin one day at the supermarket as Sveta gets bitten by a woman in leopard leggings. Soon Sveta begins to notice new exotic desires: for leopard print in particular and for unregulated life in general. Oddly enough, the infection that is threatening their modern lifestyle can also spark new passion in couple’s relationship. close
Four strangers play on "money" in "Russian six". The rules are reminiscent of Russian roulette, only in this game a dice throw determines how many rounds more
Four strangers play on "money" in "Russian six". The rules are reminiscent of Russian roulette, only in this game a dice throw determines how many rounds you need to charge in an empty drum of a six-shot revolver. What made them play this deadly game? close
Praskovya continues working in the Bank despite hunger in the freezing siege of Leningrad. Her husband went to war. The only thing he left is the ink more
Praskovya continues working in the Bank despite hunger in the freezing siege of Leningrad. Her husband went to war. The only thing he left is the ink pot. This gift is the only item which makes Praskovya feel warm. In the most critical moment when no hopes or energy is left only the ink pot acts as a twist of destiny. close
The plot of the parable is based on real events with possible historical inaccuracies. The action takes place in Austria in the late XIX century. Before more
The plot of the parable is based on real events with possible historical inaccuracies. The action takes place in Austria in the late XIX century. Before the girl is a choice - illusion or reality, past or future, kill or give life? But is there a choice for this? And what’s the price of it? close
The northern military town on the eve of the New Year is filled with snow, fear and hope: one of the submarines has an accident, it is being towed to more
The northern military town on the eve of the New Year is filled with snow, fear and hope: one of the submarines has an accident, it is being towed to the base without moving, there are victims. This is all that is known from the short report. On New Year's Eve, Warrant Officer Seryogin, appointed by Santa Claus, comes to the house where little Bear is waiting for his dad from the campaign ... close
Sasha fights for his classmate's girlfriend. His sister Marina works as a teacher in the daytime and dances on the raves at nights. Their existence in modern Russia seems to be a trap.
Sasha fights for his classmate's girlfriend. His sister Marina works as a teacher in the daytime and dances on the raves at nights. Their existence in modern Russia seems to be a trap. close
Hurry, work, career, time, forgotten dreams. Someday the Faith will be different. How to find time in the cycle of life for loved ones? For yourself this? Stay!
Hurry, work, career, time, forgotten dreams. Someday the Faith will be different. How to find time in the cycle of life for loved ones? For yourself this? Stay! close
Ambitious Anton Svetlov is about to become a new producer at the prestigious GOST TV. But the sudden appearance of a secretary with a "dossier" from the more
Ambitious Anton Svetlov is about to become a new producer at the prestigious GOST TV. But the sudden appearance of a secretary with a "dossier" from the security service changes things. Chief Ivantsov puts an end to the candidate's career because of sin... in kindergarten! Svetlov faces a difficult task: to defend his rights without offending anyone's feelings. close
He's getting ready to go to the gym while his wife prepares for something important in the beauty salon. Suddenly his attention is attracted by her lipstick on a table in the corridor.
He's getting ready to go to the gym while his wife prepares for something important in the beauty salon. Suddenly his attention is attracted by her lipstick on a table in the corridor.
Two parents in Zurich think they have been doing everything right. Yet their teenage children disrupt their perfect family system until the parents move more
Two parents in Zurich think they have been doing everything right. Yet their teenage children disrupt their perfect family system until the parents move out themselves. The boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred. close
Nastya lives with her mother in an old apartment in the Moscow region. They moved here from the Siberian town, where the father of the family perished more
Nastya lives with her mother in an old apartment in the Moscow region. They moved here from the Siberian town, where the father of the family perished at the oil plant. Nastya has only one friend — Eve. A gloomy creature living in a tunnel at a derelict hydroelectric power station. Nastya tries to run away from her mother and her lover, but once Eve comes to their house. close
A documentary journey-essay about memory and home. The film's director Daria Likhaya returns to her childhood home and her trip is followed by veracious more
A documentary journey-essay about memory and home. The film's director Daria Likhaya returns to her childhood home and her trip is followed by veracious stories. A spotted dress, a KAMAZ left in a courtyard, a woman's face in the window—every detail becomes a source of memories. The impressions of strangers are intertwined and mixed, the border between the virtual and the real becomes blurred. close
Beauty demands sacrifice. This sacramental formula was perfectly mastered by the Congolese who created the Society of Elegant People (SAPE). They are more
Beauty demands sacrifice. This sacramental formula was perfectly mastered by the Congolese who created the Society of Elegant People (SAPE). They are ready to save on food, take exorbitant loans and even commit unseemly acts - if only to be able to buy fashionable clothes and hit others with chic toilets. O those who live in poverty, but wear suits from Yves Saint Laurent and Kenzo, told in the film. close
One day Prokop wakes up after a party in "complete loneliness and realizes that he is blind. It would seem that you need to hurry to the oculist, but Prokop tot is still a fool.
One day Prokop wakes up after a party in "complete loneliness and realizes that he is blind. It would seem that you need to hurry to the oculist, but Prokop tot is still a fool.
