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Great Soviet/Russian Films - Part 2
Come And See [DVD] [1985]Come And See [DVD] [1985]
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probably the best film about WWII ever created (if you like this film, you might want to try Tarkovsky’s “Ivan’s childhood”).
Crime and Punishment [DVD] [1970] [US Import]Crime and Punishment [DVD] [1970] [US Import]
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a fantastic screen adaptation of one of the best novels of all time.
Destiny of a Man [1959] [DVD]Destiny of a Man [1959] [DVD]
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Bondarchuck’s first masterpiece
It can't be so! / Ne mozhet byt' (DVD NTSC)It can't be so! / Ne mozhet byt' (DVD NTSC)
A brilliant adaptation of three short stories by Zoshchenko.
The Diamond Arm (DVD NTSC)The Diamond Arm (DVD NTSC)
Gaidai at his best! One of the most popular Soviet comedies.
Hello, I am Your Aunt! / Zdravstvujte, ya vasha tetya!Hello, I am Your Aunt! / Zdravstvujte, ya vasha tetya!
“Bubs, the unemployed, gets into a rich house where he is compelled to play the role of the aunt, a millionaire in order to help two young boys to marry their beloved ones”(description from amazon.com
The Flight (DVD NTSC) (ENGLISH Soundtrack )The Flight (DVD NTSC) (ENGLISH Soundtrack )
Great film based on a great novel by Bulgakov (The Flight). I also like Basov's Dni Turbinykh, a very good TV adaptation of Bulgakov's play The Days of the Turbins (based on The White Guard).
Railway Station for Two [DVD] [1982] [US Import]Railway Station for Two [DVD] [1982] [US Import]
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In my opinion, A Railway Station For Two is one of the last great films by Eldar Ryazanov. Good story, sometimes sad, but mostly melodramatic and funny.
The Girls/ Devchata - Russian Soundtrack Only (DVD NTSC)The Girls/ Devchata - Russian Soundtrack Only (DVD NTSC)
one of the best Russian films of the sixties. A bit naïve, but nevertheless funny, moving and heart-warming.
Twelve / Dvenadtsat' by Mikhalkov. RUSSIAN soundtrack ONLY. NO SUBTITLESTwelve / Dvenadtsat' by Mikhalkov. RUSSIAN soundtrack ONLY. NO SUBTITLES
A remake of “12 Angry Men”. There isn’t much in the film that would suggest that it is a remake of Lumet’s masterpiece. It is less successful than Mikhalkov’s earlier films, but it is a good movie
The Forty First / Sorok Pervy (DVD NTSC)The Forty First / Sorok Pervy (DVD NTSC)
a great drama from the creator of “The Ballad of a Soldier”
Russian Ark [2003] [DVD]Russian Ark [2003] [DVD]
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one of the most unusual films I have ever seen. Filmed in one continuous shot, the film tells a lot about the Russian art and history.
Shostakovich - Katerina Izmailova [DVD] [1966]Shostakovich - Katerina Izmailova [DVD] [1966]
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my favourite Russian opera film starring the famous Russian soprano opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya.
The Captivating Star of Happiness [DVD] [1975] [US Import]The Captivating Star of Happiness [DVD] [1975] [US Import]
a powerful film about the Decembrists and their wives who followed their husbands to Siberia.
Gentlemen of Fortune [DVD] [1971] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Gentlemen of Fortune [DVD] [1971] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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A wonderful comedy loved by millions of Russians and other people from the former Soviet Union.
Priklucheniia Elektronika (DVD NTSC)Priklucheniia Elektronika (DVD NTSC)
one of my favourite children’s films. A robot boy leaves his owner/creator to learn how to be a human. Nothing special in terms of special effects and sets, but the storyline and acting are great.
Two Comrades Were Serving [DVD] [1968] [US Import]Two Comrades Were Serving [DVD] [1968] [US Import]
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the film is permeated with Soviet ideology, which you might find irritating, but the main story of friendship and loyalty will be understood by everyone.
Ostrov / Island (with English and Russian subtitles)Ostrov / Island (with English and Russian subtitles)
a brilliant film!
Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures ( Operatsiya Y i drugiye priklyucheniya Shurika ) [ English subtitles ] [DVD]Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures ( Operatsiya Y i drugiye priklyucheniya Shurika ) [ English subtitles ] [DVD]
A classic Soviet comedy. Just look at Nikulin’s facial expression and try not to laugh or smile.
The Cranes Are Flying (Region 2) [DVD] [1957]The Cranes Are Flying (Region 2) [DVD] [1957]
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WWII through the prism of the life of one Russian woman. I wish more people in the West could see this film.
Liqidation / Likvidatsiya (DVD NTSC) Action, Detective,TV series / NO SUBTITLESLiqidation / Likvidatsiya (DVD NTSC) Action, Detective,TV series / NO SUBTITLES
Very popular TV series. It is often compared to the famous The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed, a great film about two detectives Zheglov and Sharapov.
Dersu Uzala [1975] [DVD]Dersu Uzala [1975] [DVD]
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Even though the film was directed by the legendary Kurosawa, it is nevertheless very Russian. It tells a story of friendship between a Siberian hunter and a Russian officer.
Prisoner of the Mountains [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Prisoner of the Mountains [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Excellent film!
Mimino [DVD] [1977] [US Import]Mimino [DVD] [1977] [US Import]
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An excellent comedy about a Georgian helicopter pilot played by the legendary Vakhtang Kikabidze.
Stalker [DVD] [1979]Stalker [DVD] [1979]
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Stalker is a very slow-paced and sophisticated film. It can be quite confusing at times, but it leaves a very powerful, lasting and enchanting impression on the viewer.