Brigada is a TV show set in 1990s Moscow, following a group of friends who are drawn into the world of organized crime and become part of the Russian mafia. The series explores themes of friendship, loyalty, revenge, political corruption, and the fall of communism. It depicts the rise of the characters within the criminal underworld, while also showcasing the challenges they face and the consequences of their actions.
In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.
Palombella Rossa is a surreal comedy film that follows a water polo player named Cipriani who wakes up one day with complete memory loss. As he tries to navigate his way through his daily life, he encounters various absurd situations and characters. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and the human condition in a satirical and humorous manner.
Meeting Gorbachev is a documentary film that examines the life and political career of former Soviet politician Mikhail Gorbachev. The film explores Gorbachev's role in the transformation of the Soviet Union, including his introduction of perestroika and glasnost, and his efforts to bring about political and economic reform. Through interviews and archive footage, the film provides an intimate portrait of Gorbachev and reflects on the legacy of his leadership.
The Way I Spent the End of the World is a drama set in Romania during the 1989 revolution against dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. The film follows Eva, a 17-year-old girl, who falls in love with Andrei and plans to escape the country with him. However, her plans are disrupted when her older brother, Lalalilu, decides to assassinate Ceausescu. Amidst the chaos, Eva must navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and political unrest.
Tracing a decade of East German football, survivors of the Cold War tell a story of betrayal, murder, and manipulation in a revealing insight into how the Stasi secret police saw football as more than a game.
Baltic Storm is a gripping movie that tells the story of the sinking of a ferry in the Baltic Sea. Set in the 1990s, the film follows a female reporter as she unravels the dark secrets behind the disaster. With elements of mystery and thriller, Baltic Storm is a must-watch for fans of gripping dramas.
After being fired from his bull breeding job without proper compensation, Franco steals a world-class bull from his former employer and smuggles it to Hungary, planning to sell it for a large sum of money.
Anna is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the crumbling Soviet Union, as seen through the eyes of a teenage girl. It delves into the complexities of family relationships, political turmoil, and the societal changes that followed the fall of communism.
Goodbye Soviet Union is a comedy-drama film that takes place in Soviet-era Estonia. It explores themes of family, childhood, and the fall of communism. The story follows a single mother and her son as they navigate the changes happening around them. The movie touches on topics like school life, bullying, first love, and the struggles faced by the people during that time.
From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.
Disco and Atomic War is a documentary that explores the influence of Western television on a young boy growing up in Estonia during the time of Soviet occupation. The film delves into the societal and cultural changes that occurred as a result of the introduction of foreign television signals, and how it impacted the lives of the people in Estonia. Through personal stories, interviews, and archive footage, the documentary showcases the struggle between the Soviet government's censorship and the desire for freedom of information and expression.
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
In post-communist Hungary, a poverty-stricken teacher named Emma takes a job at a rural school and becomes entangled in a web of adultery, deceit, and tragedy. As the country faces the challenges of the 1990s and the fall of communism, Emma navigates the complexities of village life, love, and the pursuit of a better future.
Moscow Square is a lighthearted comedy that follows a group of high school friends as they navigate political unrest, teenage love, and the transition from communism to capitalism in 1980s Budapest, Hungary. The story revolves around a party, a train journey, and the protagonist's relationship with his grandmother. As the group reaches their graduation and the fall of communism, they experience the challenges and adventures of coming-of-age in a rapidly changing society.
Rock & Roll spread the sound of freedom across the Iron Curtain and throughout Eastern Europe and the USSR, despite Communist attempts to outlaw it and to crush what they perceived was a contamination of their youth. Over the next thirty years, thousands of underground bands and millions of young fans who yearned for Western values helped fuel the nonvio- lent implosion of the Soviet regime. FREE TO ROCK features Presidents, diplomats, spies and rock stars from the West, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe who reveal how Rock & Roll music was a contributing factor in ending the Cold
1989. Amidst the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, the Italian Communist Party (PCI) – the largest of its kind in Western Europe – announces that is going to change name, identity and renew itself into a new 'Thing'. The documentary is a selection of the debates that took place in various PCI chapters across Italy after the historic decision.
A Polish woman and a German man fall in love against the odds and decide to set up a cemetery for exiles. But can their daring venture survive the call of the toad? Adapted from Gunter Grass’ novel.
Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
Rockin' the Wall tells the captivating story of how music played a crucial role in tearing down the Berlin Wall, bringing people together and inspiring change. This documentary explores the cultural and historical significance of music as a powerful tool for unity and freedom.