The struggle of Soviet and American intelligence agencies during the Cold War era
The Idiot (2003) is a TV mini-series based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel. It follows the story of Prince Myshkin, a kind and naive young man with epilepsy who encounters a society full of deception and moral decay.
In 19th-century imperial Russia, a young American inventor travels to Siberia and becomes involved in a series of comedic and dramatic events, including mistaken identities, duels, misunderstandings, and self-sacrifice.
In the country of materialists, Messing is listed as a hypnotist and magician, he is both an experimenter and a test subject, and unofficially becomes Stalin’s own astrologer. He survived two dictators and remained here as an “unusual magician,” a strange predictor whose predictions invariably came true. Wolf Messing kept secrets that there was no one to share with him, secrets that died with him. But the greatest secret was himself, the genius and charlatan Wolf Messing.
12 jurors with different backgrounds and biases come together to decide the fate of a Chechen teenager accused of murdering his stepfather in Moscow. As they debate the evidence and confront their own prejudices, tensions rise and hidden truths emerge, leading to a surprising verdict.
Into the Storm (2009) is a biographical drama that follows Winston Churchill as he leads the United Kingdom through the tumultuous times of World War II. The movie explores the political negotiations, diplomatic efforts, and military decisions that Churchill had to make to secure victory against the Axis powers. It showcases the challenges faced by the British Prime Minister and his role in shaping history.
In turbulent times for France and herself, the first minister of the Kingdom of France, Cardinal Mazarin, asked Queen Anne of Austria to give him the names of four friends who successfully helped her in the fight against Cardinal Richelieu. Under pressure from Mazarin, Queen Anne calls the name D'Artagnan, lieutenant of the royal musketeers. Mazarin calls D'Artagnan and orders him to find Athos, Porthos and Aramis in order to attract them to his service...
The end of the seventies. The Soviet country is "on the march". Plans are being fulfilled and overfulfilled, giant factories are being built, preparations for the Olympics are in full swing.
Detective television series based on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. Five films about Sherlock Holmes, shot by Igor Maslennikov earlier, were remounted in 2000, a connecting story about Conan Doyle's literary secretary, Mr. Wood, who is preparing an anniversary collection of stories about Holmes for the beginning of the coming XX century. Sir Arthur receives huge mail every day, addressed not to him, but to Sherlock Holmes. And then one day a letter arrives with a plea for help, and Doyle begins an investigation...
In August of 1944 follows the story of a Russian soldier who is sent on a dangerous mission in Belarus to search for a spy and counter-intelligence activities. With the backdrop of the Great Patriotic War, he faces numerous challenges and battles while uncovering secrets that could change the course of the war.
A Cruel Romance tells the story of a tumultuous love affair in 19th-century Russia, filled with betrayal and lost love.
A series of amusing incidents take place on New Year's Eve, involving a group of police officers and their families.
In 19th-century France, a man is falsely accused and imprisoned in the notorious If castle. With the help of a fellow prisoner, he escapes and embarks on a journey to seek revenge against those who betrayed him. Along the way, he discovers a hidden treasure on the island prison.
During World War II, a Russian soldier on leave embarks on a train journey to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and explores the intricacies of life during wartime. He also navigates the complexities of love and relationships, including a one-night stand and a breakup.
Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin is a biography drama movie that portrays the life and demise of Rasputin, an influential figure in Russian history. It showcases his rise to power, his controversial relationship with the royal family, political corruption, and the events leading to his assassination.
"Don't give up the bag and the prison," says a well–known proverb. And indeed, no one is immune from prison, including the innocent. Neither money, nor public opinion, nor the government will help. It is then that the last hope becomes a lawyer, his competent speech and knowledge of the law. The main character of our story is Trofim Petrovich Streltsov, the state Adviser of Justice of the 3rd class, a former employee of the prosecutor's office.
Bury Me Behind the Baseboard is a drama movie about a young boy living with his domineering mother and dealing with the traumatic memories of his abusive childhood. The story revolves around his struggle for independence and freedom from his mother's maliciousness.
World War Two: Behind Closed Doors is a documentary TV show that explores the untold stories and hidden aspects of the Second World War. It focuses on the secret negotiations, political leaders, and major events that shaped the outcome of the war.
Viktor, an ex-convict, seeks revenge in rural Russia against the people who tortured him and left him for dead. He embarks on a violent journey filled with car chases, gunfights, and brutal confrontations. As he gets closer to his targets, Viktor discovers a web of danger and mystery that threatens to consume him.
The film consists of two parts: “Insomnia” and “Departure”. We shall meet Lev Tolstoy in the final years of his life at Yasnaya Polyana. We shall see him surrounded by his family, friends, acquaintances and absolute strangers who were coming to the great man and artist from all over the world. We shall hear “the voice of his thoughts”. In his sleepless nights, we shall follow his memory of the happy youthful years and the crucial, hard ones. We shall witness Tolstoy’s tragic departure from Yasnaya Polyana and his death at an obscure little station of Astapovo.