In the winter of 1942, a group of Soviet partisans struggle to survive and resist the brutal occupation by German forces. The film explores themes of integrity, betrayal, and the horrors of war.

Set during the Russian Revolution, a law professor is detained and eventually released. He struggles to adapt to the changes brought about by the revolution, including communism and the reform of housing. The film explores themes of progress, revolution, and the impact of political change on individuals.

A sublime, exceptionally well acted film about a single working class mother and her teenage son. She finds a man and marries him, her son is jealous and full of hot air at first but comes to understand her in the end. That's all. The simplicity of the story notwithstanding, this is one of the most sincere and lyrical films to have been produced in the 1960s-1970s Soviet Union. Very realistic, too, showing the life as it was then. Lyusyena Ovchinnikova is superb, it is this film that makes one realize what a wonderful and under-appreciated actress she was. Nikolay Burlyayev is very good as a lanky teenager, the final scene with him carrying a glass of carbonated water for his mother is stunning. Oleg Efremov is very convincing as a working class man who found his happiness at last.

Tough Kids is a crime drama film that revolves around a former athlete who takes on a job as a schoolteacher at a reformatory school for troubled kids. The movie explores themes of juvenile delinquency, bullying, and attempted rape. It also features scenes of nudity, swimming, and gymnastics. The protagonist tries to instill discipline and teach the kids important life lessons using his experience and knowledge. As the story progresses, he forms a bond with the students and strives to make a positive impact on their lives.

The Story of Asya Klyachina, Who Loved, But Did Not Marry is a touching portrayal of the hardships and triumphs of love in a remote Siberian village. Asya, a young woman with a physical disability, falls in love with a driver named Ivan. However, their relationship faces numerous obstacles including societal prejudice, abuse, and the challenges of unwed pregnancy. Despite the hardships, Asya remains determined to create a better life for herself and her unborn child.

A young boy grapples with first love and his ambitions as a drummer during an eventful summer holiday.

This controversial documentary created a storm in Russia by taking the cloak off a violent, repressive period of Soviet history. Filmmaker Semyon Aranovich found the last surviving personal bodyguard of Joseph Stalin, Alexey Robin, who began working for the dictator in the 1930s.

A chronicle of life in a small village in the Baikal Region on the eve of World War I and at the time of the October Revolution. The age-old foundations are crumbling, the process of social stratification is underway and, as a result, some people go to defend the revolution, and others - to fight against it. The main hero is the young Cossack Roman Ulybin. At first, this carefree daredevil is preoccupied only with one problem: whether his sweetheart, Dashutka, is to marry him or a merchant’s son, Alyoshka. Roman is killing time fist-fighting with his rival. But little by little, the young man realizes that the world around him has changed, that people are fighting for equality and social justice, and, being a real Cossack, he can’t remain on the sidelines…

A group of close friends decide to take a trip to the sea during their summer break. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and challenges that test their bonds and create lasting memories.

A Ballad of Love is a heartwarming tale of young love, portraying the trials and tribulations faced by a couple whose relationship is tested by societal pressures and personal challenges. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes, the film beautifully captures the emotions and desires of the young protagonists as they navigate the complexities of love and life.

A story about a very special summer in a life of twelve years old Mishka.

Zhenya, a senior in high school, is transferred to a new school after changing her place of residence. The new school is full of kids from privileged families. The school has different mores, different values and she can’t resist the temptation to join the elite of the class.