Child’s Play (1980)
September 1, 2010 – 1:00 am | View Comments

Child’s Play or An American Short Story is a short film released in the United States in 1980. The atmosphere of the film can easily be compared with some of the earliest adaptations of the books of Stephen King while, at the same time, the story is told in a manner not much different than one would expect to find in the tales of Hans Christian Anderson.

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The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut
August 23, 2010 – 3:13 am | View Comments
The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut

Films are predominantly made for entertainment. However some, such as the Russian movie The Orphans (1977) — thanks to its intelligently composed narrative — lead its viewers to powerful conclusions about life.

Frantsuz
May 3, 2009 – 3:08 pm | View Comments
Frantsuz

Russian directors never disappointed me when it comes to directing a good coming of age drama. Galina Daneliya-Yurkova left her distinctive mark on Frantsuz – creating a real cinematic experience for its viewers .
Frantsuz is …

The Greenhouse effect / Парниковый эффект
April 13, 2009 – 7:47 am | View Comments
The Greenhouse effect / Парниковый эффект

I knew about the Greenhouse effect for a while.  It has been recommended for me several times .  I thought that the film`s will be a sci-fi and will deal with some outer space – …

Cheesecake (2008)
April 12, 2009 – 2:50 pm | View Comments
Cheesecake (2008)

Do you want to see a really good film ? Film that will make you think – what is happening , why is it happening ? Film that will surprise you – an indie film …

Italianetz
January 24, 2009 – 5:24 am | View Comments
Italianetz

Russian cinema never ceased to amaze me with  powerful dramas . Movies like My Name is Ivan , The Return , Koktebel are just few examples. After tonight I have  yet another title to add …

Koktebel
February 18, 2008 – 5:36 pm | View Comments
Koktebel

Koktebel is a Russian coming of age drama – which has gained some recognition on festivals across the world. The way in which the movie is directed and filmed in similar way as the movies: …

The return
November 8, 2007 – 4:39 pm | View Comments
The return

The Return ( original name Vozvrashcheniye) is a powerful Russian psycho drama. Its one these movies for which you do not think much while watching — but rather after seeing them. The excellent cinematography …

Lessons at the End of Spring
January 24, 2007 – 7:35 pm | View Comments
Lessons at the End of Spring

Not an easy film to watch – “Lessons at the end of the spring” tells the story of a boy who is arrested by mistake and is locked in prison. Everything is happening in Russia …