When the collection of short stories of I. E. Babel “Konarmiya” was published, one of its first readers was S. M. Budenny. "Conarmy" made him furious. more
When the collection of short stories of I. E. Babel “Konarmiya” was published, one of its first readers was S. M. Budenny. "Conarmy" made him furious. Budyonny called "Konarmiya" slanderous speculation and threatened to personally kill Babel with a checker. Defending Babel, Gorky wrote: "He showed the fighters of the First Horse "better, more truthful than Gogol - the Zaporozhians." The writer was saved that time. But on May 16, 1939, no one could help Babel. The writer was arrested. He was in the most terrible prison of the NKVD - Sukhanovskaya. From there, few people managed to get out alive. There were rumors that the true culprit of Babel's arrest was the wife of People's Commissar of the NKVD Yezhov - Yevgenia Solomonovna. There is a secret in the relationship between these people. The authors of the film put forward their version of Babel’s arrest: the writer went to visit the wife of the “iron People’s Commissar” not because he had a “spy connection” with her, but because all this time Babel was collecting material for his novel, a draft version of which was written by the time of arrest. This first and last novel by Babel – perhaps his best literary work – disappeared without a trace in the archives of the NKVD. . . close
It all happened in one of the safest Somniupolis of the planet, inside one of the best-equipped and reliable mega-complexes - "Xonasu Area." As in the more
It all happened in one of the safest Somniupolis of the planet, inside one of the best-equipped and reliable mega-complexes - "Xonasu Area." As in the very beginning, and in the last few decades, all the systems had operated in nominal mode until the satellite network transferred an array of unclassified data to the central analytical cluster. According to the guidelines, the data were immediately isolated and sent to be re-evaluated in order to classify the registered events and to develop further options for protective and preventive efforts. A few days later, the tranquility of the sleeping "Xonasu" was torn apart by sharp, blazing fragments of multiple meteors. The area around the "Xonasu" faltered - a wave of interruptions and failures rapidly swept through the heart of its systems ... and one of the errors launched the sequence to awake the Supreme Operator of Xonasu. A little later - all was quiet and still. close
A feature-length documentary, Kvadrat explores the realities of techno DJing, using the example of Andrey PUSHKAREV, a Russian DJ recognized worldwide. more
A feature-length documentary, Kvadrat explores the realities of techno DJing, using the example of Andrey PUSHKAREV, a Russian DJ recognized worldwide. Filmed as a hybrid between a road-movie and a music video, the film not only illustrates the festive atmosphere of techno night clubs, but also reveals the lesser known side of this profession: weeks of track selection, lengthy travel, difficult schedule. The film suggests to reconsider the stereotype of a popular musician, to find out whether the artist is happy, to ponder what's most important to him and his audience? Shot in Switzerland, France, Hungary, Romania and Russia, the film omits the typical documentary elements: no interviews, no explanatory voice-over, no facts, no figures. The visuals and the techno music replace them, leaving the detailed interpretation to the viewer. close
New Year’s Eve is perhaps the most pleasant of the year. Adults are busy preparing the celebration and gifts, and children write letters to the New Year more
New Year’s Eve is perhaps the most pleasant of the year. Adults are busy preparing the celebration and gifts, and children write letters to the New Year wizard Santa Claus. Approximately the same situation develops in the film “Letter to Santa Claus”, where the story begins on New Year’s Eve.
Despite the fact that most of the characters in this fairy tale are in a great mood, there are those in the film who do not like the New Year at all. For example, Vyuga is terribly dissatisfied with the holiday and in every possible way tries to prevent Santa Claus. Once in a difficult situation, the wizard turns for help to the boy Vanya, who does not believe in Santa Claus. He agrees, and from that moment miracles begin to happen in his life. close
In places of military glory, the last refuge of the forgotten hero. The news in decades will be able to understand the exploits of the fathers and what more
In places of military glory, the last refuge of the forgotten hero. The news in decades will be able to understand the exploits of the fathers and what life lesson will learn for themselves? Entering adult life, these guys and did not know how they would grow up quickly, literally for one school trip. What lessons does the past hold for itself and what is it like to sacrifice yourself to save others? What is more desperate and where to find the strength to not surrender? And who are they, and who are they? A lot can change in a few days in the mountains. close
Our answer to the famous American film "Heart eaters 2001 release. The domestic picture is presented in the genre of comedy, the plot tells about the more
Our answer to the famous American film "Heart eaters 2001 release. The domestic picture is presented in the genre of comedy, the plot tells about the so-called “divorce of rich men” by professional scammers. Sly girls primarily consider the social status and material position of their future “victims”.
However, true deep feelings are foolish to try to combine with money. The main heroines of the film skillfully use their own appearance, flirtation skills and charisma for selfish purposes, but soon they understand that everything in this life can be bought for cash. close
On New Year’s Eve, General Georgy Danilovich Platonov gathers relatives and friends in his country house. At the height of the holiday, the owner publicly more
On New Year’s Eve, General Georgy Danilovich Platonov gathers relatives and friends in his country house. At the height of the holiday, the owner publicly announces the will. However, he promises to give orders regarding the main wealth - a box with unique jewelry, which the general received as a military trophy - the next day. Guests, intrigued by Platonov’s words, look forward to the morning. At night, under mysterious circumstances, Georgy Danilovich dies without making his decision.
At this point, strange things begin to happen in the house. One by one, Platonov’s relatives and friends perish. Only three remain alive - General Bell's secretary, his adopted son Andrew and the husband of his granddaughter Marat. It seems that an ancient curse is coming true, which overtakes everyone who tries to take possession of the ill-fated jewels. close
The film crew goes to the small town of Arvai on the edge of the Gobi Desert. In 1986, there was a Soviet military base here. And very close to this base, more
The film crew goes to the small town of Arvai on the edge of the Gobi Desert. In 1986, there was a Soviet military base here. And very close to this base, on the mountain, the military laid out the date from slate. It can still be seen on the map… close
Documentary biographical film from the series "Secrets of the Century" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of aviation colonel general Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub. more
Documentary biographical film from the series "Secrets of the Century" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of aviation colonel general Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub. Ivana Kozhedub – three times Hero of the Soviet Union, pilot-as of the Great Patriotic War. At the age of 23, he becomes one of the most effective fighter pilots, sometimes shooting down 2-3 German planes a day. What is the secret of this young guy, the son of the poorest peasants of the Ukrainian village Obrahievka, who, along with Pokryshkin and Zhukov, became one of the 3 three times Heroes of the USSR? On his account by the end of the war was already 62 enemy aircraft — so many could not boast of no one else not only in Soviet aviation, but in the entire aviation of the allies. Ivan Kozhedub proved his superiority over American fighter pilots once again in the 50s, during the Korean War. Officially, it is still accepted that Ivan Nikitovich was sent there as commander of the 324th Fighter Aviation Division (64 corps), but he did not make combat sorties. However, having studied the testimony of his relatives and fellow soldiers who take part in the film, requesting documents from the Central Archives of the Ministry of Defense, our film crew makes a sensational conclusion - Ivan Kozhedub, contrary to Moscow's orders, not only personally fought in Korea with yesterday's American allies, but was once shot down in the sky over Korea. Many materials of the film - diaries and personal letters of Ivan Kozhedub from the family archives, a personal file, a credit card, award sheets and unique photo documents from the Central Archives of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, confirming Kozhedub's participation in the Korean War, will be shown to the viewer for the first time. close
The action takes place in a small Ural village beginning the War. The protagonist returns to his native place several years after the war and finds out more
The action takes place in a small Ural village beginning the War. The protagonist returns to his native place several years after the war and finds out that he is considered missed in action. The story about people whose quiet life was ruined by the War. The film reveals the tragedy of the whole nation. close
One of the most difficult and frightening periods of modern history is the era of the Cold War. More than once, political and military games with the more
One of the most difficult and frightening periods of modern history is the era of the Cold War. More than once, political and military games with the Soviet Union brought the whole world to the brink of World War III. Nikita Khrushchev, as the de facto leader of the Soviet state from 1953 to 1964, did not please anyone. He was not only an enemy of the United States, but also an enemy of his Kremlin allies. With shame and curses, Khrushchev was expelled from the Kremlin. They decided that it was necessary, as soon as possible, to forget his name as a fruitless dreamer and adventurer. Khrushchev decided on a "monstrous" and extremely risky act - he began to dictate his memories to the tape recorder. He tried to explain to his and future generations the essence of the policy, which most of his associates considered “insane”. As soon as this became known, he was summoned to the Kremlin on the carpet and demanded to be silenced immediately! The tapes with his voice were miraculously preserved. Almost everything he said half a century ago, and even what he kept quiet about, is extremely important today. They are the logic of the development of one of the most tragic periods of the 20th century. close
A unique landscape film by the traveler Leonid Kruglov, shot at the time of the round-the-world journey of the largest sailboat of the planet four-masted more
A unique landscape film by the traveler Leonid Kruglov, shot at the time of the round-the-world journey of the largest sailboat of the planet four-masted barque "Sedov". For 13 months of 2012—2013, the barque Sedov crossed 3 oceans, visited 32 ports of the world and repeated the legendary route of the expedition of I. Kruzenshtern and Y. Lisyansky 1803—1806. The journey that formed the basis of this film is the greatest journey in Russian history. The plot of the film is a special interweaving of the events of both circumnavigations, which share two centuries, but which unites the exceptional and ineradicable desire of Russian travelers to new discoveries and research. close
Anton and Julia are going to get married and arrange an evening for their parents. Suddenly it turns out that Larisa, Anton’s mother, and Vladimir, Yuli’s more
Anton and Julia are going to get married and arrange an evening for their parents. Suddenly it turns out that Larisa, Anton’s mother, and Vladimir, Yuli’s father, knew each other in their youth. Moreover, the modest and inconspicuous Larisa was in love with the wealthy and arrogant Vladimir and herself initiated their intimacy. . .
Now Vladimir is a successful businessman, in his care, his beloved daughter Yulia and his disabled wife. An energetic and healthy man, he looks with interest at the cute and charming Larissa, who suddenly reappeared in his life. . .
The meeting with Vladimir stirred up Larissa’s long-standing feelings. Unable to cope with himself, Larisa seeks help from a psychologist. The psychologist calls her condition “syndrome of understatement” and suggests the only sure way to get rid of it is to sleep with a former lover. . . 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
The thief Kostya, nicknamed Odessa, comes out of the prison with a firm intention to “title”. But at the gate of his waiting for the former friend, authority more
The thief Kostya, nicknamed Odessa, comes out of the prison with a firm intention to “title”. But at the gate of his waiting for the former friend, authority Iron. Odessa must break into another safe or find 3 million to pay off former friends. Kostya recalls that shortly before the release of his friends, the Root told that his daughter Rita, whom the Root abandoned in infancy, won a television talent contest as three million. Kostya understands that this is his chance, runs away from the Iron and is directed to Rita. close
Twenty-one day is a time period that terminal patients are allowed to stay in hospice. Time is pulsating here according to peculiar inner cycles: getting more
Twenty-one day is a time period that terminal patients are allowed to stay in hospice. Time is pulsating here according to peculiar inner cycles: getting faster, slower or returning to its ordinary rhythm. We wander through physical and mental spaces: wards, gardens, memories. It is a story of two main protagonists, yet two strangers, for whom the regular talk about death constitutes an integral part of life. close
The short film "He, She, His Friend and Gavrila" is the thesis work of a former student of the director's faculty Dmitry Ivanov </a. The picture - more
The short film "He, She, His Friend and Gavrila" is the thesis work of a former student of the director's faculty Dmitry Ivanov close
An eccentric senior lieutenant, an instructor in parachuting, takes revenge for his beloved, killed at the beginning of the film. At some point at jumps, more
An eccentric senior lieutenant, an instructor in parachuting, takes revenge for his beloved, killed at the beginning of the film. At some point at jumps, he even finds a girl like the first, but he constantly remembers the murdered woman. close
Film Anna Romanova “Insurdity” is an everyday story that the director clothed in animation. The painting “Unsurprising” is a reflection on the absurdities more
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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
On the eve of the wedding, the architect Paul goes along with his future wife in the journey, which he always dreamed of, along the Trans-Siberian Railway. more
On the eve of the wedding, the architect Paul goes along with his future wife in the journey, which he always dreamed of, along the Trans-Siberian Railway. The three days that they will spend in the capital of Siberia will open to them the world of snow, borscht and Russian ballet. A another — will give one uncomfortable feeling. The very thing that is usually not told to anyone and never forgotten. close
About the history of the creative duo of artists Alexander Vinogradov and Vladimir Dubosarsky. The film is part of the film project "Anthology of Contemporary more
About the history of the creative duo of artists Alexander Vinogradov and Vladimir Dubosarsky. The film is part of the film project "Anthology of Contemporary Art", which will include ten documentaries dedicated to the work of the most famous artists. close
Russian photographer Maksim Dmitriev liked reality, and in the beginning of the 20 century, he photographed bums, workers, farmers, bankers, and monks. more
Russian photographer Maksim Dmitriev liked reality, and in the beginning of the 20 century, he photographed bums, workers, farmers, bankers, and monks. Hundred yours later we showed these photographs to nowadays heroes. And they recognized each other. close
