Since childhood Victor perfectly manipulated others in his own interest. Until one day he discovered that his entire life Victor himself had been an object more
Since childhood Victor perfectly manipulated others in his own interest. Until one day he discovered that his entire life Victor himself had been an object of some cleverly thought out manipulation. close
This Ukrainian fantasy reflects the careful retelling of a folk legend about a beautiful sorceress and her young apprentice. The older witch initiates more
This Ukrainian fantasy reflects the careful retelling of a folk legend about a beautiful sorceress and her young apprentice. The older witch initiates the younger into a magical world while two winged men observe them. The film is done without sensation. 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
Composer Herman completely goes into writing his work "Cycle", losing absolutely all connection with the outside world. One evening, he falls asleep and more
Composer Herman completely goes into writing his work "Cycle", losing absolutely all connection with the outside world. One evening, he falls asleep and when he wakes up, he begins to understand that his composition begins to come to life. close
For the first time in one project, Inter united three Ukrainian Golden Ball winners. This trophy is awarded every year, and it is determined by the best more
For the first time in one project, Inter united three Ukrainian Golden Ball winners. This trophy is awarded every year, and it is determined by the best footballer in Europe. In 1975, Oleg Blokhin received the Golden Ball, in 1986 – Igor Belanov, in 2004 – Andrei Shevchenko. Ukraine is the only Eastern European country that has raised three Golden Ball winners. Blokhin, Belanov and Shevchenko will tell their story of receiving the most prestigious individual trophy in world football. They will also share their impressions of how their lives have changed after receiving the title of Best Footballer in Europe. 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
Katya Belyavskaya comes from the UK, where she is studying at an elite educational institution to congratulate her father on his anniversary. The relationship more
Katya Belyavskaya comes from the UK, where she is studying at an elite educational institution to congratulate her father on his anniversary. The relationship between Katya and her father can hardly be called close, but the girl is very surprised and can be said to be shocked by the news at the festive banquet that she is not the only daughter. Circumstances unfold in such a way that even Sergei Belyavsky himself is shocked no less. With great difficulty, he recognizes the unknown woman Hope, with whom 20 years ago he had a holiday affair. However, he sees Dasha with her for the first time.
Will the main characters be able to understand the difficult family situation? What is the secret of the past?
Every year, October 26, on the anniversary of the attack on Dubrovka, relatives of the victims and former hostages gather in the square in front of the more
Every year, October 26, on the anniversary of the attack on Dubrovka, relatives of the victims and former hostages gather in the square in front of the scene of the tragedy. The next day, clearing the area. And so - every year. A third of Russia's population knows nothing about the Nord-Ost tragedy. News reports of federal channels on the day of the memory of the victims of the tragedy do not exceed 27 seconds. close
On a cold winter evening, a man knocks at the door of the house - his car broke down and he needs to shelter from the bad weather. And the hostess seemed more
On a cold winter evening, a man knocks at the door of the house - his car broke down and he needs to shelter from the bad weather. And the hostess seemed to be waiting for him, because he did not cross the threshold of this house for the first time. However, this time and the last.
One film from the film project "Love is ..."
12 short films about love, shot by young Ukrainian directors, created by the Western European Institute on the order of the Ministry of Culture and Arts of Ukraine. 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
According to the plot of the detective film Anatolia Mateshko "Genius of the Empty Place", the main character Mitya Khokhlov lost one hundred thousand more
According to the plot of the detective film Anatolia Mateshko "Genius of the Empty Place", the main character Mitya Khokhlov lost one hundred thousand dollars and a friend Kuzi in one night. Before that, four friends studied together, worked in the same research institute, but over time, two of them went into business, and Pilyugin and Kuzmin remained in science.
Kuzya was always a ridiculous, always dissatisfied loser, who at his time gave high hopes. Then Kuzmin became interested in earning money and even planned to get married. But everything ended: Kuzyu was found murdered in Pilyugin’s yard, and Mitya Khokhlov begins an investigation and tries to find the murderer and the thief. close
The film tells the story of a small family, consisting of a grandfather retired from the army, and his stripper grandson. It is not just a story of a more
The film tells the story of a small family, consisting of a grandfather retired from the army, and his stripper grandson. It is not just a story of a relationship, but rather a reflection of entire Belarus and the post-Soviet, pro-Russian world. Moreover, it's a universally-recognized reflection of a generation gap. 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
In a final attempt to find the truth behind his beloved cousin's death, Jafar decides to face the person who is likely to tell him all. But the cost of it might be too high.
In a final attempt to find the truth behind his beloved cousin's death, Jafar decides to face the person who is likely to tell him all. But the cost of it might be too high. close
Animated film from Robert Sahakyants. Political satire on the last years of Soviet Russian rule over Armenia. It makes fun of several well known Soviet more
Animated film from Robert Sahakyants. Political satire on the last years of Soviet Russian rule over Armenia. It makes fun of several well known Soviet leaders. Based on a popular Russian song from the 1930's close
Arriving from abroad, the owner of the holding and Beta Bank forty-year-old Igor Semyonov accidentally finds his wife with a lover. Despite the fact that more
Arriving from abroad, the owner of the holding and Beta Bank forty-year-old Igor Semyonov accidentally finds his wife with a lover. Despite the fact that he has not worked in Russia for the past ten years, and has not seen Vika often, Igor experiences her betrayal so that he exceeds his limit of alcohol per day. Leaving the hassle of divorce proceedings to his deputy, he goes to Prigorsk - the city of his childhood. He was never drawn here: he grew up in poverty and fatherlessness, but twenty years later, his hometown seems to be able to give him gifts.
Melodrama featuring close
This film does not deal with Chernobyl, but rather with the world of Chernobyl, about which we know very little. Eyewitness reports have survived: scientists, more
This film does not deal with Chernobyl, but rather with the world of Chernobyl, about which we know very little. Eyewitness reports have survived: scientists, teachers, journalists, couples, children... They tell of their old daily lives, then of the catastrophe. Their voices form a long, terrible but necessary supplication which traverses borders and stimulates us to question our status quo. close
The father of the family, Nursultan Kopzhasarovich, respected in society, owns the entire farm in the village, so his only son Bolat grows up careless more
The father of the family, Nursultan Kopzhasarovich, respected in society, owns the entire farm in the village, so his only son Bolat grows up careless and spoiled, which more than once leads to problems and even criminal liability. At another drinking party, Bolat rapes a local school graduate. The father wanted to hush up the matter again, but the girl’s parents had already filed a statement with the police. The only way out of this situation is a wedding, but the life of the family turns into a real nightmare. close
Three reckless Kazakhstani men on a trip to America experience an emergency landing in Nigeria, which sets off series of misadventures that test their more
Three reckless Kazakhstani men on a trip to America experience an emergency landing in Nigeria, which sets off series of misadventures that test their life ideals, leading to profound personal lessons. close
The golden eagle loses his father's house in the casino, but must return it back before the arrival of his parents. Bozhalar Michael, Kostya and Zhenya, more
The golden eagle loses his father's house in the casino, but must return it back before the arrival of his parents. Bozhalar Michael, Kostya and Zhenya, as well as Yerasyl and Cherny will help him in this. Will the company be able to implement its plan? close
A boy is murdered in Kazakh village. Detective Bekzat wants to wrap up the inquiries quickly: after all, the perpetrator has already been found by local more
A boy is murdered in Kazakh village. Detective Bekzat wants to wrap up the inquiries quickly: after all, the perpetrator has already been found by local police officers. But when a journalist arrives from the city, everything falls to pieces. For the first time in his career, Bekzat must conduct a real investigation according to procedure. close
A middle-aged, unemployed heroin-addict, Checkie, loiters on the Tbilisi street outside his son’s school, where he himself was once a promising student. more
A middle-aged, unemployed heroin-addict, Checkie, loiters on the Tbilisi street outside his son’s school, where he himself was once a promising student. His wife, meanwhile, struggles to pay the tuition and understand her husband’s lack of interest in the family’s survival—even as the bank repossesses their furniture. But when a group of policemen blackmails Checkie into entrapping the son of his wealthy friend, husband and wife are unified by the uncertainty of their deepening moral dilemma, and a series of worsening foul-ups, in Levan Koguashvili’s lightly humorous yet realistic drama about the fate of a generation left behind in Georgia’s post-Soviet era. close
XVIII century, the time of the Battle of Anrakai. A simple Kazakh guy goes to war with his friends against the Dzungarian invaders for the sake of a steppe beauty.
XVIII century, the time of the Battle of Anrakai. A simple Kazakh guy goes to war with his friends against the Dzungarian invaders for the sake of a steppe beauty. close
It's 1992. Young Dina lives in a remote mountain village where life is strictly governed by centuries of tradition. Dina's grandfather has promised her more
It's 1992. Young Dina lives in a remote mountain village where life is strictly governed by centuries of tradition. Dina's grandfather has promised her to David, who is returning from the war. But with him comes a comrade-in-arms, the handsome Gegi, and Dina falls in love. Is it possible to defy the firmly established order? close
