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- Enemy at the Gates. Set during the Battle of Stalingrad, Enemy at the Gates uniquely showcases the lethal cat-and-mouse game between two skilled snipers.
- The Hunt for Red October. A tense and exhilarating adaptation of Tom Clancy's bestselling novel, The Hunt for Red October revolves around a rogue Soviet submarine captain pursuing a dangerous and secretive mission.
- The Death of Stalin. The Death of Stalin masterfully blends dark humor and historical accuracy, bringing forth a satirical look into the political chaos that ensued after the dictator's demise.
- Bridge of Spies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies tells the gripping true story of an American lawyer tasked with negotiating the release of a Soviet-subdued American pilot during the height of the Cold War.
1. Repentance. 1984 2h 33m PG. 8.1 (4.9K) Rate. Varlam, the despotic mayor of a small town, dies. After his funeral, his body is repeatedly unearthed and buried again. Through flashbacks and dreamlike scenes, we witness his rise, power and ambiguities. Director Tengiz Abuladze Stars Avtandil Makharadze Zeinab Botsvadze Ia Ninidze. 2.
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After finding an old rifle, a young boy joins the Soviet resistance movement against ruthless German forces and experiences the horrors of World War II.
During WWII, Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev strikes up a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers while working as a scout behind the German lines. Directors: Andrei Tarkovsky, Eduard Abalov | Stars: Nikolay Burlyaev, Valentin Zubkov, Evgeniy Zharikov, Stepan Krylov. Votes: 38,236
- Battleship Potemkin
- Spring on Zarechnaya Street
- The Cranes Are Flying
- Ballad of A Soldier
- The Girls
- When The Trees Were Tall
- Walking The Streets of Moscow
- Welcome, Or No Trespassing
- I Am Twenty
- Watch Out For The Automobile
“Battleship Potemkin” is a Soviet silent film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, with a screenplay by Nina Agadzhanova and Sergei Eisenstein. The film tells the story of the 1905 mutiny by the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin against their Tsarist officers. The film is renowned for its innovative use of montage editing, which is used to heighten...
“Spring on Zarechnaya Street” is a 1956 Soviet drama film directed by Marlen Khutsiev, based on the novel of the same name by Valentin Rasputin. The film is set in the 1950s in a rural village in Siberia and tells the story of a group of young people who are building a new life in the aftermath of World War II. The film explores themes related to l...
“The Cranes Are Flying” is a 1957 Soviet war drama directed by Mikhail Kalatozov. The film is set during World War II and follows the story of a young couple, Boris and Veronica, who are separated when Boris is drafted into the Soviet Army. The movie stars Tatyana Samoylova and Aleksey Batalov in the lead roles. The film explores the devastating im...
“Ballad of a Soldier” is a Soviet war film directed by Grigori Chukhrai and released in 1959. The film tells the story of a young soldier, Alyosha, who is granted a six-day leave from the front lines during World War II to visit his mother. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and families. It is notable...
“The Girls” is a South African film directed by Michael Pfleghar and released in 1962. The film tells the story of a group of young women who work as dancers and singers in a nightclub in Johannesburg during the apartheid era. The women are united by their love of music and dance, but they come from diverse backgrounds and face different challenges...
“When the Trees Were Tall” is a South African film released in 1962 and directed by Euan Lloyd. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Stuart Cloete and tells the story of a young South African man named Dirk Hannema who returns to his family farm after serving in World War II. As Dirk tries to reconnect with his family and adapt to lif...
“Walking the Streets of Moscow” is a 1964 Soviet comedy film directed by Georgiy Daneliya. The film follows the adventures of a young man named Ilya, who spends his days wandering the streets of Moscow and trying to find his place in the world. The film is noted for its irreverent humor and biting satire of Soviet society, particularly its bureaucr...
“Welcome, or No Trespassing” is a Soviet comedy film directed by Elem Klimov. The film takes place in a Soviet summer camp for children, where the strict rules and regulations are enforced by a group of humorless adults. The film follows the misadventures of a group of mischievous children who are determined to have fun and push back against the ca...
“I Am Twenty” (Russian title: “Mne dvadtsat’ let”) is a 1965 Soviet drama film directed by Marlen Khutsiev. The movie is considered a classic of Soviet cinema and an important work of the “thaw” period of Soviet history, which saw a relaxation of state censorship and a flowering of artistic expression. The film follows the lives of three young men,...
“Watch Out for the Automobile” (or “Beware of the Car”) is a 1966 Soviet comedy film directed by Eldar Ryazanov. The movie follows the story of a young engineer named Yuri Detochkin, who invents a device to prevent car theft. However, when his invention is stolen, Detochkin decides to take matters into his own hands and goes on a mission to retriev...
If you want to understand Russia better, don't miss them. 1. The Cranes Are Flying. Mikhail Kalatozov/Mosfilm, 1957. A young couple is dating and walking around Moscow, they are happy and going...
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