In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....
Anastasia is the last remaining Romanov and is hunted by the undead Rasputin. A con man named Dimitri helps her reunite with her grandmother while trying to avoid Rasputin's minions. Along the way, Anastasia regains her memories and falls in love with Dimitri. In the end, they defeat Rasputin and choose love over royalty.
When a cartoonist named Stu enters a coma, he finds himself in a parallel world called Downtown, where his creation, Monkeybone, has taken over his body. Stu must navigate this bizarre world and find a way to escape before Monkeybone wreaks havoc in the real world.
Nicholas and Alexandra is a gripping historical drama that tells the story of the last Russian Tsar and Tsarina, Nicholas II and Alexandra. Set during the turbulent times of the early 20th century, the film explores their personal lives, political struggles, and the ultimate downfall of the Russian Empire. With themes of love, power, and revolution, the film offers a compelling portrayal of a significant period in history.
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time tells the story of a young Russian princess named Anastasia, who finds herself in both the 1910s and 1980s due to a magical time portal. She must use her wit and bravery to navigate through different timeframes, facing challenges along the way. With the help of a magic necklace, Anastasia embarks on a quest to save her family from a dark curse and discover her true destiny. The movie explores themes of Russian history, the House of Romanov, monarchy, and the effects of the Russian Revolution. It also incorporates elements of Halloween, as Anastasia finds herself in the 1980s during this festive time. Throughout her journey, she encounters various characters and experiences, including a royal ball, the presence of Grigori Rasputin, and the wonders of a shopping mall.
A gripping portrayal of the life and death of Grigori Rasputin, the enigmatic figure who held great influence over the Russian royal family.
Rasputin: The Mad Monk is a biographical drama that delves into the life of the infamous mystic and healer, Grigori Rasputin. Set in early 20th century Russia, the movie portrays Rasputin's rise to power, his influence over the Russian royal family, and his eventual downfall. The plot explores themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the mysticism surrounding Rasputin's persona.
Rasputin (1996) is a biographical drama that explores the life of Grigori Rasputin, a mysterious and charismatic figure who played a significant role in the downfall of the Russian monarchy. The movie follows Rasputin's rise to influence in the court of the Romanovs, his reputation as a prophet and healer, and his connection with the royal family. As Rasputin's power grows, his unconventional behavior and alleged debauchery threaten to destabilize Russia, leading to tragic consequences.
Grigorij Efimovic Rasputin (1869-1916) the mystic and self-proclaimed holy man. The saint-demon and the simple peasant. About the plot against Rasputin, hated and feared at the highest levels of government because of his surreal influence on the Tsar.
Rasputin and the Empress (1932) is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life and influence of Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure in imperial Russia. The film follows the manipulative and charismatic Rasputin as he gains the trust of the Russian royal family, particularly Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra. Rasputin's ability to seemingly heal their son's hemophilia creates a deep bond of dependency, but his questionable methods and growing influence lead to political unrest, revolution, and ultimately the downfall of the imperial family.
Grigori Rasputin becomes a fixture of Russia's Imperial Court after saving the life of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, the haemophiliac heir to the throne. However as war breaks out, Rasputin's enemies see him as a cause and plot fatal revenge against the Russian mystic.
The Bell Boy follows the comedic antics of a bellhop as he navigates his way through various mishaps and encounters at a hotel. From rivalries with co-workers to fake robberies and romantic entanglements, this silent film is filled with slapstick humor and hilarious stunts.
Tasia (Dolores del Río), a beautiful dancer lower class of Russia, falls heir to the throne Prince, Grand Duke Eugene (Charles Farrell), but only admired from a distance. At the outbreak of the Russian Revolution, the Duke falls in captivity and this allows Tasia be near him.
Rasputin was a lusty steppes peasant, a god revealed, a cunning patriot, all that, or a mystifier? An intriguing biography.
The demonic Rasputin is poisoned but survives to continue seducing in evil ways, in this historical thriller.
A camp of Russian gypsies, dancing and playing music. After an opening dance, a quartet of beer-drinkers gargles the Volga Boatman song, then another group hauling on a rope sings it (we finally see that the other end of the rope is anchored by a very small dog). A trench-coated bomber sneaks into the palace, where we see Rice-Puddin', the mad monk, cheating at a jigsaw puzzle. He spies the activity in the gypsy camp and orders a henchman to fetch the gypsy girl. The villagers revolt as a result, sending The Mad Monk scrambling on his horse; they stuff a bomb into his pants just as he turns his horse into a helicopter, and it explodes.
Ascha, a little girl, is standing confused in front of the destroyed czar palace in Russia. None the Czar-Family seems to have survived. An old man has compassion on the little girl, who can remember nothing, not even her name. He decides to take Ascha with him to his home.
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