About the life and heroic death of the old Bolshevik-Lugansk resident, participant in the civil war, Aleksandr Yakovlevich Parkhomenko. In 1918, capturing more
About the life and heroic death of the old Bolshevik-Lugansk resident, participant in the civil war, Aleksandr Yakovlevich Parkhomenko. In 1918, capturing Ukraine, the German occupiers sought to use the Haidamaks, the White Guards and the Greens in their struggle. By order of Voroshilov, Aleksandr Parkhomenko from Lugansk arrives in Tsaritsyn. At the same time, the Germans launched an active offensive. The "red" battalions are poorly armed, however, Parkhomenko manages to raise them to the attack and put the enemy to flight. close
The film collection consists of two novels: "A priceless head." In the occupied Polish city, the German invaders are looking for the patriot Józek Grochowski, more
The film collection consists of two novels:
"A priceless head." In the occupied Polish city, the German invaders are looking for the patriot Józek Grochowski, who commits bold anti-fascist sabotage. Those who report the whereabouts of Grokhovsky, the Nazis promise a reward of 5,000 marks. There's poverty and hunger in the city. One day, hiding from the Nazis, Jozek gets into the apartment of a Polish woman whose daughter dies of starvation. Grokhovsky suggests that the woman inform the Nazis about him, since the house is surrounded and his capture is still inevitable.
Young Wine. The Germans arrested a group of workers of military factories in Romania. Among those arrested is Theodore, the son of old HR officer Ion Christia. No one but his father knows about the anti-fascist activities of his son and his comrades. This casts on Ion Christia the shadow of suspicion of betrayal of Christia in despair. close
The film collection consists of three novels, united by a narrative about the actions of the Soviet military unit. The contents of one of the documents more
The film collection consists of three novels, united by a narrative about the actions of the Soviet military unit. The contents of one of the documents found in the fascist headquarters are the plot basis of the novella “Kvartal No. 14”. The novella “Blue Rocks” reproduces the story of a Czech girl saved by Soviet soldiers. The operation of the military unit for landing is the content of the final novella “Lighthouse”.
Quarter 14. Occupied Poland. The night silence of a small Polish town is disrupted by a pistol shot – a Polish worker killed a German officer. The order of the fascist command reads: to cordon off quarter 14, in the area of which the murder occurred, to line up all residents and shoot every tenth if the culprit is not extradited. . .
Blue Rocks. In one district of Czechoslovakia, an uprising broke out against the occupiers. The German command threw part of its troops to suppress the uprising. Two trucks packed with German soldiers set off towards the rebellious town. These cars were driven by two Czech patriots, a father and a son. A mined bridge appeared in front. .
Lighthouse. For the successful conduct of the landing operation, the Soviet command sends a scout-seaman to the place of the planned landing. The guide is a teenage fisherman, a local resident. The boy brings the sailor to his mother's house. A benchmark for paratroopers are the lantern signals given by a brave scout. The Germans can detect the signal. . close
Propaganda film enhancing the role of I.V. Stalin in the defense of the city of Tsaritsyn (subsequently Stalingrad, at present Volgograd) by the red army during the Russian civil war.
Propaganda film enhancing the role of I.V. Stalin in the defense of the city of Tsaritsyn (subsequently Stalingrad, at present Volgograd) by the red army during the Russian civil war. close
Brecht's play Fear and Misery of the Third Reich consists of a series of playlets, portraying National Socialist Germany of the 1930s as a land of poverty, more
Brecht's play Fear and Misery of the Third Reich consists of a series of playlets, portraying National Socialist Germany of the 1930s as a land of poverty, violence, fear and pretence. Nazi antisemitism is depicted in several of the sketches, including "the Physicist", "Judicial Process", and "the Jewish Wife". close
One of the anthology films about Soviet citizens resisting the Nazi invaders during World War II, the feature consists of two stories, one about a teenage more
One of the anthology films about Soviet citizens resisting the Nazi invaders during World War II, the feature consists of two stories, one about a teenage woman telephone operator who sacrifices herself, the other about a farm girl tending a sick pig who deals with two paratroopers seeking shelter. close
Set in the high North, this tale of a Russian teacher who begins to educate the children of the Chukchi tribe reinforces the director's firm belief in more
Set in the high North, this tale of a Russian teacher who begins to educate the children of the Chukchi tribe reinforces the director's firm belief in the power of education to overcome distrust and establish a shared civilizational foundation for all human beings. close
The film collection consists of an English film essay, a Soviet film novel and a film adaptation of the song. "Women of the Air Fleet." On the participation more
The film collection consists of an English film essay, a Soviet film novel and a film adaptation of the song.
"Women of the Air Fleet." On the participation of English women in the auxiliary service of aviation.
"Feast at Jirmunk." The old woman of Praskovya remains in the village occupied by the Germans in order to avenge them for all the atrocities. To do this, she came up with a plan: to lull the suspicions of the Nazis and treat as many invaders as possible with poisoned food.
"A war song about the glory of Russian weapons." The combat song about the glory of Russian weapons is illustrated by individual shots from historical films: Alexander Nevsky, Peter the First, Suvorov, as well as a chronicle of military operations. close
Fabrikant, Ilya Artamonov of the former serfs. His desire to strengthen and develop the business knows no obstacles. He is still associated with the peasants more
Fabrikant, Ilya Artamonov of the former serfs. His desire to strengthen and develop the business knows no obstacles. He is still associated with the peasants and craftsmen, but with his death, this relationship ends. Between Peter Artamonov, his son, who became the owner of the factory, and the workers grows a wall of enmity. The first political speeches are brewing. On the side of the proletariat becomes the heir artemovskogo case Ilya Artamonov, Jr. close
Taken from a Lermontov play, Sergei Gerasimov's Maskarad (1941) begins when beautiful Nina (Makarova) loses a bracelet during a masked ball. Another woman more
Taken from a Lermontov play, Sergei Gerasimov's Maskarad (1941) begins when beautiful Nina (Makarova) loses a bracelet during a masked ball. Another woman finds it and without revealing whose bracelet it belongs to, she gives it to an ardent Calvary officer admirer at the ball. This leads to deeper and deeper incisions upon the urbane social body of Tsarist Russia. A drama of pride, marital distrust, gambling, infidelity and humiliation twirls around the decaying corpse of a perverted social class. close
The film tells about the courage and heroism of Soviet soldiers, shown during the war with Finland (1939-1940). A group of Soviet scouts led by the Red more
The film tells about the courage and heroism of Soviet soldiers, shown during the war with Finland (1939-1940). A group of Soviet scouts led by the Red Army soldier Voikov receives the task of getting into the rear of the enemy - to the farm, temporarily abandoned by the White Finns. close
1939-1940 Finnish war. In the very first days, a group of female volunteers goes to the front. Young nurses and nurses in the hospital and on the front more
1939-1940 Finnish war. In the very first days, a group of female volunteers goes to the front. Young nurses and nurses in the hospital and on the front line selflessly help doctors to save the wounded soldiers, with weapons in their hands, take part in the fight against the enemy. In severe trials, the friendship and love of the film's characters is tempered and strengthened. close
A historical and biographical film about the life of Ivan Fedorov, the creator of the first printing house in Russia. Printed books published during the more
A historical and biographical film about the life of Ivan Fedorov, the creator of the first printing house in Russia. Printed books published during the reign of Ivan the Terrible seemed to be witchcraft. Fedorov was accused of heresy. . close
Based on Verne's book The Mysterious Island, five POWs escape from a camp in a balloon during the Civil War and crash-land on an uninhabited island in more
Based on Verne's book The Mysterious Island, five POWs escape from a camp in a balloon during the Civil War and crash-land on an uninhabited island in the Pacific. Trying to settle with their lives they find someone is helping them. close
After graduation, Nadia Kulagina comes to work in a school where she once studied. After her appearance, the most hopeless student Dimka Lopatin, who more
After graduation, Nadia Kulagina comes to work in a school where she once studied. After her appearance, the most hopeless student Dimka Lopatin, who was even wanted to be expelled from school, becomes one of the best students and a faithful friend of the new class teacher. close
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment more
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment of the first assistant to the captain on the infamous Pobeda vessel, with the most loosened crew. Carrying a personal example of sailors, Irina successfully fights for a turning point in the mood of sailors, and when the ship gets into a storm, she shows the outstanding qualities of a real sailor. Against the background of these events, the theme of lyrical relationships between Irina and the navigator of the red-flagged ship "Abkhazia" Vasily in love with her is unfolding. close
In the fall of 1920, when the Red Army fought on the outskirts of Novorossiysk, one of the best ships of the Russian fleet “Oryol” stood at the berths more
In the fall of 1920, when the Red Army fought on the outskirts of Novorossiysk, one of the best ships of the Russian fleet “Oryol” stood at the berths of the port. The ship's boatswain, the hiding communist Mikhail Gruzdev, convinced Captain Chistyakov to keep the Eagle and return it to the red flag. Soon the legendary ship aboard the White Guards pursued by the Red Army left Novorossiysk. History left no trace of the further fate of the "Eagle" and its crew. It was believed that Chistyakov handed over the ship to the White Guards, and they took him abroad. Many years later, the captain of the ship “Flounder” Mikhail Gruzdev, confident in Chistyakov’s uncompromising attitude, obtained permission - and set about searching for the missing ship. close
About Trofimov, a well-known rider who goes on taking part in races in spite of the advanced age, until he realizes his time has gone and passes his experience on to his granddaughter’s fiance
About Trofimov, a well-known rider who goes on taking part in races in spite of the advanced age, until he realizes his time has gone and passes his experience on to his granddaughter’s fiance close
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic more
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic record---visually depicts the much vaunted Mannerheim Line in all its actual emplacements, as seen but two weeks after their capture, and as filmed by Red Army combat photographers onsite, directed by Vasili Belayev. close