The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! is a classic romantic comedy set in Leningrad. It follows the story of Zhenya who, on New Year's Eve, gets drunk with his friends and ends up flying to Leningrad instead of Moscow. In Leningrad, he mistakenly enters an identical apartment and falls asleep. When he wakes up, he believes he is still in Moscow and starts a relationship with Nadya, the girl living in the apartment. As their relationship develops, Zhenya must navigate the complications of mistaken identity and the consequences of his actions.
Gorky Park follows a police officer as he investigates a murder in Moscow's municipal park. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a government conspiracy and must navigate the complexities of the Cold War era. With the help of a pathologist and an American investigator, he unravels the truth behind the murder, facing danger and deception along the way.
Anna Karenina is a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who embarks on a passionate affair that ultimately leads to her downfall.
The Old New Year is a comedy set in the Soviet Union, following the story of unlikely friends who navigate through winter holidays. It explores themes of friendship, family arguments, and starting a new life from scratch. With parallel editing, the movie showcases the anarchy and aggression in society, while also highlighting the intelligentsia and higher education. The plot revolves around a cast of characters dealing with various aspects of winter, including snow, driving, and the Christmas tree. Moscow serves as the backdrop for this humorous tale.
Meek farmhand Sasha and policeman Dima have a fraught relationship. They’re brothers-in-law, travel companions, and—secretly—lovers. Over the course of their journey to visit Sasha’s grandmother, unspoken truths are uttered, intimacy is built, and authenticity is challenged. Although they may be far from the peering eyes of their oppressive society, their relationship teeters on a dangerous precipice.
While the bride is late for the wedding, the guests tell various marriage stories, which confuse the groom.
We are invited to the waterworks at Brno, Czechoslovakia, where they have installed a "Finnish Sauna", similar to Turkish bath. Various nude visitors are observed.
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