Denikin counterintelligence officer Anger is a disgusting personality with the appearance of a downed drug addict, revolves in the circle of the White more
Denikin counterintelligence officer Anger is a disgusting personality with the appearance of a downed drug addict, revolves in the circle of the White Guards and does not raise any doubts (even from the viewer) about his involvement in the counterrevolution. When Enger finds himself in prison, from which he is released by the Bolsheviks, it becomes clear that he is the red scout “7+2”, which is dedicated to this film. close
The early years of NEP. Co-operator Chirkin replaced the work in cooperation with loud speeches replete with foreign terms. Thundering at the words of more
The early years of NEP. Co-operator Chirkin replaced the work in cooperation with loud speeches replete with foreign terms. Thundering at the words of private trade, Chirkin was in love with the daughter of a private merchant and contributed much to the success of his business. The co-operator brought only non-tradable goods from Moscow: painted silk robes, fashionable hats, and once brought even a statue of Venus. At the same time, the cooperative lacked such necessary items as needles, threads, bread, butter. Thinking only about a date with his beloved, Chirkin was late with the opening of the cooperative, then prematurely closed it. close
In one of the Russian university towns lived a young Georgian student. He fell in love with a girl who soon cheated on him. A student killed an opponent. more
In one of the Russian university towns lived a young Georgian student. He fell in love with a girl who soon cheated on him. A student killed an opponent. Hiding from justice, the killer fled to the Caucasus to the smugglers. This is where he got married. One day during a clash with border guards he was wounded. He fell behind his friends and was away from his family for a while. On his return, he learned that his wife and daughter had been forcibly taken away by the captain of a foreign ship. In desperation, the hero threw himself into the sea, but did not drown.
The sea wave carried him to a lonely island lost in the sea. Here he found a cave, and in it a human skeleton and a pile of jewelry. In his memory revived the legend of a mad old man who avenged people for the grief caused. With the fire of the lighthouse, the madman lured ships to the island, which immediately crashed against underwater rocks. The thought of vengeance seized the hero. . . close
Religiously themed early Soviet propaganda film in Azerbaijan against Islam. Unlike earlier propaganda films in the region, this was actually made by more
Religiously themed early Soviet propaganda film in Azerbaijan against Islam. Unlike earlier propaganda films in the region, this was actually made by an (nearly) all Azeri cast and crew and directed by an Azeri filmmaker that would go on to be famous amongst his own people, despite his early collusion with the new ruling government. At the center of the film is a greed Molla (holy man in Azeri Islam) who has been cheating one of the local peasants for years out of all types of goods and services, and then delighting over his success in an very un-religious, specifically un-Islamic, way. Once the Revolution takes place and the Bolsheviks arrive, the peasant is empowered and realizes the deception on the part of the Molla and takes him to the newly set up "People's Court," where is finds justice and the Molla is punished. close
The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's more
The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection". close
The Soviet film Boris Vasilyevich Barnet and Fedor Aleksandrovich Ozepa "Misss Mend: A Dead Man's Letter" is an eccentric comedy of three series based more
The Soviet film Boris Vasilyevich Barnet and Fedor Aleksandrovich Ozepa "Misss Mend: A Dead Man's Letter" is an eccentric comedy of three series based on the novels "Laurie Lane Lane, Metaliste" and "Mariety-Maesta" In the 1920s, this picture became one of the highest grossing films.
The entire American press reported the violent death of millionaire Gordon Storne (Ivan Kowal-Samborsky), who actually ended up in the hands of a pro-fascist organization. The leader of this gang forces the prisoner to sign a "will", according to which almost all his money will go to the disposal of the Nazis. But Storne is secretly writing another letter to the attorney general. It falls into the hands of three millionaire friends – a reporter (Boris Barnet), a photographer (Vladimir Vogel) and a clerk (Igor Ilyinsky). These three are confusing all the cards to attackers. close
Charming girl and brisk reporter Vivian Mend (Natalia Glan) constantly gets into various adventures, often dangerous and full of difficult trials. Bored more
Charming girl and brisk reporter Vivian Mend (Natalia Glan) constantly gets into various adventures, often dangerous and full of difficult trials. Bored once in his native America, she breaks down and boldly goes with friends-colleagues to explore a new way of life in the Soviet Union. Having suffered many ridiculous misadventures and comical misfortunes, she returns home again, filled with impressions after this entertaining journey and ready for new adventures.
The eccentric comedy of Fyodor Ocep, Miss Mend: Death on the Radio, is the third and final series of stories about an American journalist, created at the very beginning of the development of young Soviet cinema. close
The film adaptation of Taras Shevchenko’s biography of 1925 is the first Ukrainian biopic. At that time, it was one of the most expensive films, as for more
The film adaptation of Taras Shevchenko’s biography of 1925 is the first Ukrainian biopic. At that time, it was one of the most expensive films, as for the first time experts in history, ethnography, and literary studies were involved in pre-production. The famous Modernism artist, academician Vasyl Kryvhevskyi designed the film, and professor Serhii Yefremov served as a consultant. Consisting of numerous short stories, the film that shows the life of Shevchenko as an adolescent, a soldier, a poet, was successfully demonstrated in Ukraine and abroad and became the most acknowledged cinema project of 1926. Amvrosii Buchma played Taras Shevchenko. close
A love story between a Polish military officer Zvolinskiy and a poor Jewish girl Liya. Both are falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. Polish more
A love story between a Polish military officer Zvolinskiy and a poor Jewish girl Liya. Both are falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death. Polish president changes the sentence to exile, but will they survive the tragic ordeal? close
On the heroic feat of the driver Ukhtomsky, who headed the railwaymen of the Moscow-Kazan railway, who supported the uprising of the Moscow workers during the revolution of 1905.
On the heroic feat of the driver Ukhtomsky, who headed the railwaymen of the Moscow-Kazan railway, who supported the uprising of the Moscow workers during the revolution of 1905. close
Namus (Armenian: Նամուս, meaning "honor") is a 1925 silent film by Hamo Beknazarian, based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, which more
Namus (Armenian: Նամուս, meaning "honor") is a 1925 silent film by Hamo Beknazarian, based on Alexander Shirvanzade's 1885 novel of the same name, which denounces the despotic rites and customs of Caucasian families. It is widely recognized as the first Armenian feature film. close
Comic misunderstandings related to the suspicion of the American authorities. On the baggage of a Soviet engineer sent to the US, it is written "Khimugol" more
Comic misunderstandings related to the suspicion of the American authorities. On the baggage of a Soviet engineer sent to the US, it is written "Khimugol" (the name of the trust, where it serves). In a box of oranges, the authorities decided that there is a new explosive substance. In parallel, the theme of the enthusiasm of the engineer is not just an American, but a movie star. close