Katerina Izmailova, a beautiful and uneducated merchant's wife, feels lonely and bored somewhere in the Russian provinces while her older husband is often more
Katerina Izmailova, a beautiful and uneducated merchant's wife, feels lonely and bored somewhere in the Russian provinces while her older husband is often away. Years go by in her childless marriage, without an outlet for her youthful energy, resulting in constant idleness and frustration. Along comes Sergei, an unscrupulous young worker who is happy to improve his lot by seducing Katerina as he has done with others before. Katerina falls for Sergei, and this love quickly becomes her only reason for living, turning to destructive passion and ultimately to tragedy for many. close
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, more
Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants. close
Stuck in a mining town near Vladivostok in 1947 amongst Soviet exiles and Japanese POWs (Japanese prisoners remained in Siberia for years after the war more
Stuck in a mining town near Vladivostok in 1947 amongst Soviet exiles and Japanese POWs (Japanese prisoners remained in Siberia for years after the war had ended), the kids have to come up with something to keep them busy. Two friends, Valerka and Galia, play some peculiar, very dangerous games of their own amid the man-made wasteland of Suchan. close
His proposal of the hand and heart is a former high-ranking official (Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR), and now a high-ranking more
His proposal of the hand and heart is a former high-ranking official (Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR), and now a high-ranking pensioner Konstantin Kozhemyakin. Love Polishchuk ) - an ordinary employee of an elite sanatorium, where an unusual guest rests. She has many problems - and the unsettled life of an adult daughter, and a son-in-law with a fastidious character - and marriage to a man twice her age promises Irina a decent life not only for herself. Once in Moscow and using her husband’s connections, Irina gets the opportunity to study her father’s case. The signatures she sees in the documents lead her to a terrifying discovery. close
An interstellar expedition is sent to study a strange planet. Despite the fact that creatures from various Earth time periods inhabit the world, the natives more
An interstellar expedition is sent to study a strange planet. Despite the fact that creatures from various Earth time periods inhabit the world, the natives possess metal swords, even though they should have no knowledge of such weaponry. close
Daniel Corban reports his wife Elizabeth missing to the police. A priest arrives and says he has found her. When he brings her in, Corban insists she more
Daniel Corban reports his wife Elizabeth missing to the police. A priest arrives and says he has found her. When he brings her in, Corban insists she is not his wife. When several other people arrive and verify she is Elizabeth, Daniel feels he is losing his grip on reality. close
A kind little Raven, which mothers recognized as the first beauty of the New Year's ball, gave her crown to the beautiful Fox and thereby deserved common love.
A kind little Raven, which mothers recognized as the first beauty of the New Year's ball, gave her crown to the beautiful Fox and thereby deserved common love. close
The film tells about the engineer Gorelikov, who, together with his disabled friend, opens a salon with computers for children and students. And suddenly more
The film tells about the engineer Gorelikov, who, together with his disabled friend, opens a salon with computers for children and students. And suddenly they are attacked by a gang of racketeers. close
"Male students are not allowed to enter the female dormitory." This sign hangs at the entrance, but the men's still climb into the Windows. Seeing this more
"Male students are not allowed to enter the female dormitory." This sign hangs at the entrance, but the men's still climb into the Windows. Seeing this craving for beauty, the authorities of the provincial town decided to improve the financial situation by opening a brothel, while maintaining the chastity of the fairer sex… close
The animated film "Smart Dog Sonya", of course, created for children. Therefore, all the funny and instructive situations that a dog gets into, in fact, more
The animated film "Smart Dog Sonya", of course, created for children. Therefore, all the funny and instructive situations that a dog gets into, in fact, teach boys and girls how not to play tricks at home, be polite even with strangers and, before doing something, think carefully.
Well, even if you do not draw any analogies between the animals and the guys, "Smart Dog Sonya" can be viewed simply for fun, because a light simple plot and calm colors create the impression of coziness and kindness.
Directors: L. Zaryuta, close
Afghanistan, 1989 - Soviet troops have left Afghanistan, but some Afghan leaders believe that the war is still going on. They have a special order - to more
Afghanistan, 1989 - Soviet troops have left Afghanistan, but some Afghan leaders believe that the war is still going on. They have a special order - to destroy a regiment of Russian border guards in Tadzhikistan. close
The cartoon “Mr. Pronka” (Mister Pronka) of the film studio “Soyuzmultfilm” is filmed based on the fairy tale “Punka Grozny” of the Russian writer-publicist more
The cartoon “Mr. Pronka” (Mister Pronka) of the film studio “Soyuzmultfilm” is filmed based on the fairy tale “Punka Grozny” of the Russian writer-publicist Boris Shergin .
Once a wealthy American came to Russia on behalf of the government to “Americanize” some Russian peasant. Here in the market, a foreign envoy finds a beggar Pronka and concludes an agreement with him - for trade he will receive a lot of money, and if for fifteen years Pronka does not wash, then he can take all the income from sales. . . close
Poisonous pterodactyl-like "vampire" creatures are preventing the GALAX Concern from harvesting planet Geona's natural resources. A small GALAX crew, more
Poisonous pterodactyl-like "vampire" creatures are preventing the GALAX Concern from harvesting planet Geona's natural resources. A small GALAX crew, of which two are immobilized by "vampire" bites, do their best to eliminate the creatures. Inspector Yanin has been sent to Geona to assess the situation. close
The Boaster decided to make a decision, and the Parrot and Monkey were worried that the Boaver might take it wrong. The monkey was sure that the decision more
The Boaster decided to make a decision, and the Parrot and Monkey were worried that the Boaver might take it wrong. The monkey was sure that the decision should be made on a teaspoon. Then they began to take the poses necessary to make a decision. In one of these poses, Uboa decided to start acting. The monkey, too, did not like the boa constrictor. Soon came the Elephant, who knew such actions as addition, subtraction multiplication and division. What happened next? close
Visually astonishing, erotically charged and emotionally jarring. '100 Days Before the Command' is Hussein Erkenov's courageous and stinging indictment more
Visually astonishing, erotically charged and emotionally jarring. '100 Days Before the Command' is Hussein Erkenov's courageous and stinging indictment of communism. Five young Red Army recruits struggle for survival against the merciless violence that surrounds them on a daily basis. Their only means of saving their dignity is by preserving the humanity and compassion they share for each other. close
Having gone through many trials - the distrust of Empress Elizabeth, a deadly illness, the dislike of her husband, the former princess of Anhalt Zerbst more
Having gone through many trials - the distrust of Empress Elizabeth, a deadly illness, the dislike of her husband, the former princess of Anhalt Zerbst Sophia Augusta Frederick, Grand Duchess Catherine, is preparing for her great destiny. After Elizabeth's death, her husband Peter III becomes emperor, and Catherine has to maintain royal calm even in the most humiliating situations.
Perhaps at some point she would have changed her temper, but the heroine of the film “Young Catherine” (Young Catherine) was supported by the secret and faithful love of her devoted Count Orlov. close
The story about actors who will never agree to betray their theatre even if they will have to burn themselves. And other instructions how to behave if more
The story about actors who will never agree to betray their theatre even if they will have to burn themselves. And other instructions how to behave if a whiskered man breaks into your house and wants you to leave it. close
In the new Russia, former middle class citizens find themselves out in the dumps. Literally. They build homes, elect their own government, work, beg, more
In the new Russia, former middle class citizens find themselves out in the dumps. Literally. They build homes, elect their own government, work, beg, scavenge, date and fight all while living in a huge city dump. Some try to beat the odds and return to society, but it seems that there is only one place left for them to go... close
A man, who becomes mistaken for his brother who was immigrating to Israel from USSR, finds himself caught up in the middle of a bureaucratic mess when more
A man, who becomes mistaken for his brother who was immigrating to Israel from USSR, finds himself caught up in the middle of a bureaucratic mess when he realizes that if he tells the truth about who he is, he will go to jail and his brother's family will never be allowed to leave the USSR. He therefore assumes his brother's identity to get to Israel hoping his distant uncle living there will help him out. The plan backfires, however, when he realizes that the uncle is a paranoid lunatic thinking the KGB is out to get him. He becomes stranded in Israel with no friends, no money, and no passport, trying to figure out a way to get back home. close
A Soviet claymation short film created by Garri Bardin in 1990 that retells the story of Red Riding Hood while incorporating political metaphors and themes more
A Soviet claymation short film created by Garri Bardin in 1990 that retells the story of Red Riding Hood while incorporating political metaphors and themes about the USSR's demise; the wolf representing communism, devouring innocent creatures who have never known him. close