The Inguri River forms a natural border dividing Georgia from Abkhazia. One of the spring floods has created a little island in the middle of the river, more
The Inguri River forms a natural border dividing Georgia from Abkhazia. One of the spring floods has created a little island in the middle of the river, as if made for the cultivation of corn. At least, this is the belief of an old peasant, whose sunburned face resembles the landscape he has trodden for dozens of years. close
The film is a social-political documentary film that raises questions about the roles we play in history and about the conditions that make it possible more
The film is a social-political documentary film that raises questions about the roles we play in history and about the conditions that make it possible to overlook the onset of authoritarian regimes and live in them for years. What is our place in history and what roles do we (un)consciously take on ourselves? The film follows the victims, executioners as well as the disinterested observers. close
A sickly man places a classified ad in which he offers a huge downtown loft apartment, utilities, food and eventual ownership of the flat with just one more
A sickly man places a classified ad in which he offers a huge downtown loft apartment, utilities, food and eventual ownership of the flat with just one proviso: the couple who moves in must love each other so much that they can remain in the flat all day until the old man’s death. If one of them leaves, the deal is off. Enter the pale and auburn-haired Katya, a cellist who meets photographer Roman, a handsomely muscular young man. close
The girl and the guy love each other very much. They spend most of their free time together. It seems that nothing else in life is not necessary and everything more
The girl and the guy love each other very much. They spend most of their free time together. It seems that nothing else in life is not necessary and everything will be fine. However, the boy’s parents are against the girl. They do not want their son to marry her. Another great misfortune is that the girl goes blind. Now the parents of the guy will definitely be able to quarrel with the lovers. close
Deep down, each of us is a bit fatalistic. We believe that our destiny is pre-programmed in heaven. Jacob lives as he lives without thinking about anything. more
Deep down, each of us is a bit fatalistic. We believe that our destiny is pre-programmed in heaven. Jacob lives as he lives without thinking about anything. "This is my life," "I live as I live," is his rule of life. He has no plans for his life. Peacefully and slowly floats with the flow, does not seek anywhere. It does not depend on anyone and does not interfere with anyone. So it seems to him... close
The tape covers a period of time from 1937 to 1980. The main character of the picture - Khan Abroy left his homeland with the establishment of Soviet more
The tape covers a period of time from 1937 to 1980. The main character of the picture - Khan Abroy left his homeland with the establishment of Soviet power. He lived happily and richly in China, but after learning that his native people were in poverty, he returned to his native land. This was a turning point in his life. Returning to his native land, Khan Abroy lost everything: his beloved woman, a high title, a house, property. A hell of camps and general contempt awaited him ahead. close
Aidai the baksy, or witch doctor, lives in the mountains and helps people. She uses mysterious actions to cure the sick and to give infertile couples more
Aidai the baksy, or witch doctor, lives in the mountains and helps people. She uses mysterious actions to cure the sick and to give infertile couples children. As capitalist forces begin to encroach on tradition, the first casualty is any culture's most fundamental inheritance - land. The healer has to leave her land because the mob thinks the location is suitable for a filling station. A harsh battle between supernatural good and earthly evil ensues. close
10-year-old Timur, who came to his grandfather Korney for the summer, finds the book "Timur and His Squad" by Arkady Gaidar in the barn, after reading more
10-year-old Timur, who came to his grandfather Korney for the summer, finds the book "Timur and His Squad" by Arkady Gaidar in the barn, after reading which he decides to create his own team to help those who need it. close
A poetic documentary about modern youth... the stories of kids, skaters, artists and musicians in a post soviet Georgia - a country in a distracted condition, more
A poetic documentary about modern youth... the stories of kids, skaters, artists and musicians in a post soviet Georgia - a country in a distracted condition, where one can be crashed by the power of church and politics. A close look at the rich world of teenager dreams and sentiments, being lost searching for non existing spots of freedom and romantic state of mind. close
Alina was abandoned by her mother, so now she lives with her aunt, Alina thinks she is spiteful and doesn't love her. The only one who loves Alina is more
Alina was abandoned by her mother, so now she lives with her aunt, Alina thinks she is spiteful and doesn't love her. The only one who loves Alina is her doll. Accidentally girl found an announcement about recruiting in a children's dance group 'Vinochok'. This is the chance for Alina to break away of this miserable world, full of dirt uselessness and misunderstanding. close
This story of two temperamentally different brothers takes place in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku during the 1970s. The elder brother Jalil is a married more
This story of two temperamentally different brothers takes place in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku during the 1970s. The elder brother Jalil is a married postal worker who keeps bees as a hobby. Younger brother Simurg is more adventurous by nature and capable of going after his goals, not just dreaming about them. Jalil has a recurring memory: once, when he was still a kid, his mother, pregnant with Simurg, took him to a women’s sauna. When both brothers fall in love for the same beautiful girl, their differences become apparent once again. close
A well-known authority in Southern Kazakhstan, Bagdat, nicknamed "Bagda", receives information from his longtime friend about mass riots and violence more
A well-known authority in Southern Kazakhstan, Bagdat, nicknamed "Bagda", receives information from his longtime friend about mass riots and violence in the region. Of course, he cannot stay away and tries to prevent possible events by all means. But he does not even suspect that all this is already being monitored by intelligence officers. The further course of events forces the Gang to make decisions on which the fate of many, many people depends. close
Asa, a young and cheerful dreamer, returns from his Russian naval service to his sister’s nomadic family on the desolate Hunger Steppe of central Asia, more
Asa, a young and cheerful dreamer, returns from his Russian naval service to his sister’s nomadic family on the desolate Hunger Steppe of central Asia, so that he can begin his own life as a shepherd. But before he can tend a flock of his own, Asa must first win the hand of the only eligible girl for miles—his mysterious neighbor, Tulpan. close
The owner of the advertising agency Yuri Klimov (formerly an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) learns that an attempt was made on the life more
The owner of the advertising agency Yuri Klimov (formerly an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) learns that an attempt was made on the life of his friend Alexei Vikhornov - he was investigating the death of a famous banker. Before his death, Vikhornov manages to hand Klimov a luggage receipt from the railway station. There's the main piece of evidence in the storage room that's supposed to restore justice. Klimov decides to bring the case of a friend to the end and takes on a private investigation. . . close
Igor, a successful and influential businessman, accidentally meets a girl, and they have a great time together. But when Veronica’s working day ends and more
Igor, a successful and influential businessman, accidentally meets a girl, and they have a great time together. But when Veronica’s working day ends and she demands payment, Igor realizes he doesn’t want to part with her. He offers the girl's agent - Rudik - a deal - for an extra fee, Veronica stays in his posh hotel room for a while longer. Veronica agrees, as the amount of the fee offered to her will allow her to fulfill a long-standing dream - to buy a small villa by the sea and start a new life, next to her father and son. But Veronica soon realizes that Igor is no longer just a client. But then, as luck would have it, Igor’s bride, Alla, who flew to her beloved from Kiev, interferes in their relationship. close
The story is set during an upsurge in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and revolves around an old, sick ex-forestry worker and his wife Nabat, whose son has died in battle.
The story is set during an upsurge in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and revolves around an old, sick ex-forestry worker and his wife Nabat, whose son has died in battle. close
The story of a child carrying the spiritual light of hope, for whom childhood ended in separation from his mother. Mom, solving their personal problems, more
The story of a child carrying the spiritual light of hope, for whom childhood ended in separation from his mother. Mom, solving their personal problems, sends Eureka for the summer to his great-grandfather in the village. Summer holidays, usually bringing so much joy and excitement, have become a real test for our hero… close
As he did with his critically-acclaimed "Blockade," a documentary re-creation of the WWII siege of Leningrad, which received its NY theatrical premiere more
As he did with his critically-acclaimed "Blockade," a documentary re-creation of the WWII siege of Leningrad, which received its NY theatrical premiere in March 2007, filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa has once again scoured the Russian film archives for "Revue," selecting excerpts from newsreels, propaganda films, TV shows and feature films that present an evocative portrait of Soviet life during the 1950s and 1960s. With scenes taken from the length and breadth of the “Soviet Motherland,” "Revue" illustrates industry and agriculture, political life, popular culture, and technology. The film’s fascinating flow of disparate scenes representing typical Soviet life of the period is, seen from today’s perspective, alternately poignant, funny, and tragic close
A group of people is studying the biography of a man suspected in a series of brutal murders. They interview those who know the details of the life of more
A group of people is studying the biography of a man suspected in a series of brutal murders. They interview those who know the details of the life of the apostate.
While the maniac is in the pre-trial detention center, the heroes of the film “The Watchman” are trying to establish what served as the motive for the brutal murder. Receiving new information, they increasingly understand how great the role of society in this case. Society provokes and reinforces situations, the importance of which people often do not realize. Investigators are not trying to justify the killer, but only force them to draw chilling conclusions and confirm that everyone can turn into a villain. close
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey more
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view. close
“Lives begin and end, but everything goes back to the earth.” A tour-de-force of cinematography and sound design, this captivating, award-winning documentary more
“Lives begin and end, but everything goes back to the earth.” A tour-de-force of cinematography and sound design, this captivating, award-winning documentary looks at three generations of sheepherders in the Carpathian Mountains. While father and son take their flock on their annual journey through the highlands, the 82-year-old widower Vasyl reflects on his past back home. A sublime look at the cycles of life and the waning of tradition. close
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, more
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glory. He's looking for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him. close
One steppe man is living far from the cities closely communicating with the nature. His father teaches him all wisdom of the steppe life. After his father’s more
One steppe man is living far from the cities closely communicating with the nature. His father teaches him all wisdom of the steppe life. After his father’s death he meets a young woman, who comes from the village. Meeting her is a new page in his life and a huge step into the big and unfamiliar life ahead... close
Dmitry Marinin’s film Above the Sky tells the story of a young Belarusian Nikita Mitskevich. Leonid Pashkovsky ). The guy lives and studies in Minsk, more
Dmitry Marinin’s film Above the Sky tells the story of a young Belarusian Nikita Mitskevich. close
