Bootleggers is a slapstick comedy movie from 1962 that follows the hilarious escapades of a group of bootleggers involved in illegal alcohol production. The film combines elements of comedy and slapstick humor to portray the challenges and craziness faced by the bootleggers, as they try to outsmart the police while dealing with their own internal conflicts and alcoholism struggles. With plenty of laughs and outrageous moments, Bootleggers is a must-watch for fans of classic comedy.
A collection of short films depicting the lives of businessmen in the Wild West. The stories include themes of wealth, hope, and cowboy culture, all intertwined in an anthology format. The film also explores the relationships between businessmen and their old friends, as well as the kidnapping incidents that occur in this era. With an episodic structure, the movie showcases the development of the businessmen's lives throughout the late 19th century.
Twenty-Six Days in the Life of Dostoyevsky was entered on February 16th at the 1981 Berlin Film Festival to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dostoyevsky's death on February 9th, 1881, and won a "Best Actor" award for Anatoly Solonitsyn as Dostoyevsky. Solonitsyn was a favorite actor in Andrei Tarkovsky's films, and this was to be his penultimate role. This brief imaginary period in the famed Russian writer's life encapsulates one of his darker moments in 1866. At that time he was still a relatively unknown writer whose first widely acclaimed work, Crime and Punishment, was just on the horizon. His life was at a very low ebb as he struggled with debts he could not pay, and as he fought depression over the loss of his wife to tuberculosis, and the death of his brother, who was very close to him. His first literary journal had to be scrapped because of political reasons, and the second venture needed funding.
The Great Russian scientist, famous politician and poet M.Lomonosov is severely ill. Understanding that there is not much time left for him to live, he decides to visit his beloved small native town. Taking a coach, he heads for the motherland of his ancestors. A shaky road raises thoughts and reminiscences about his days of youth, about the time when he was young and unknown, how he made first steps on his long way of the truth comprehension. He recollects early death and funeral of his mother, the repeated, and not very successful marriage of his father, hatred of stepmother, care of godfather, who gave him the books of Peter the Great, wandering monk, who taught him the fundamentals of science, Latin, and, of course, his first love.
Soldier Armenak is given an extraordinary task: to transport an elephant from Germany to the Yerevan Zoo.
In the small town of the Soviet Union, a young schoolboy named Ivan spends his summer vacation cycling around with his friends. During his adventures, Ivan learns about the importance of friendship and courage while facing various challenges and competition. Along the way, he forms a special bond with his aunt and nephew, as well as a group of friends. With the support of his loved ones, Ivan embraces the spirit of summer and discovers his own strength.
Set during wartime, a man named Kaspar experiences fear and escapes from dangerous situations.
Innocent, a new coach in gymnastics, who arrived in the Siberian town, is a risk to his students to believe in themselves, in senior competitions replaces them strong competitors and get the expected result.
Little Bugger is a heartwarming movie set in a small town. It follows the journey of a young boy as he navigates the challenges of growing up, facing obstacles, and learning important life lessons. Through various adventures and experiences, he discovers his true self and learns the value of friendship, family, and perseverance.
Boots is a comedy short film from 1957 about a pair of boots that have a mischievous mind of their own. The boots cause havoc and chaos wherever they go, leading to hilarious situations and unexpected consequences.
The film tells about two elderly widows who live in the same house. They are united not only by tragedy, but also by common concern, namely the grave of two unknown soldiers, which they have been guarding for over 30 years. And suddenly the managers of their district decide to turn the grave into a memorial.