The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name.
CIA analyst Jack Ryan is tasked with preventing a Neo-Nazi group from detonating a nuclear weapon at a football game in Baltimore, sparking a conflict between the United States and Russia's President. Ryan teams up with CIA Director Cabot to investigate the disappearance of three Russian nuclear scientists and trace the bomb's origin. As tensions escalate and the threat of nuclear war looms, Ryan races against time to stop the extremists and avert a catastrophic conflict.
Moscow, 1953. Soviet dictator Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin dies after being in power for nearly 30 years. Now, members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power in a chaotic struggle for control.
In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
The Putin Interviews is a documentary series that features filmmaker Oliver Stone conducting interviews with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The series provides an in-depth look into Putin's life, his leadership style, and his views on various topics such as international relations and Russian politics. Through these interviews, viewers gain insights into the enigmatic leader and the dynamics of power politics in Russia.
Following the success of their 2015 election comedy Ballot Monkeys, Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Ballot Monkeys, Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey) return to Channel 4 with a six-part satire lampooning the fictional communications and social media ‘experts’ on both sides of the EU referendum, as well as taking audiences a few doors down from the Kremlin and into the imagined world of Donald Trump’s campaign plane.
The documentary project The Term was conceived in May 2012. When the directing trio commenced mapping the Russian sociopolitical landscape, Vladimir Putin had just settled into the Kremlin for his third term. The original experimental format of “documentary bulletins,” which were published daily online, allowed for wide-ranging content; in the feature film version, however, the filmmakers focused solely on the members of various opposition groups. Nevertheless, the work’s neutral position remains and viewers have to interpret the objectively presented situations for themselves. The main characteristics of this strongly authentic movie include close contact with the protagonists, precise editing, and an effectively controlled release of information.
In Moscow 1953, four terrified women prisoners are brought before Joseph Stalin, who chooses the beautiful Dasha. He punishes her by shaving off her long hair. Moments later, a plastic surgeon leads Stalin into the operating room and transforms his face so that he is unrecognizable. He vanishes, but OSS agent Steve Anderson searches for him in Europe.
This is a project that talks about the key figures in the leadership of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1953. Felix Dzerzhinsky, Kliment Voroshilov, Semyon Budyonny, Vyacheslav Molotov, Andrey Zhdanov, Victor Abakumov, Lavrenty Beria. Their names are known throughout the country today, but few people remember how they went down in history and what they did for their state. They were in the midst of civil confrontation and social upheaval, changing the course of history. Cities, streets and mountain peaks were named in their honor, monuments were erected to them, their victories were told in schools, but they could not know that after years their biographies would undergo careful editing, and all achievements would be forgotten.
Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West. The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.
This documentary explores the Panama Papers scandal, an investigative journalism effort that exposed a vast network of corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering involving politicians, billionaires, and officials from around the world. It highlights the role of a whistleblower who leaked millions of documents revealing the intricate web of offshore financial systems and their impact on global wealth distribution. The film delves into the repercussions of the scandal, including the resignation of a British prime minister and revelations about political corruption in Russia, Iceland, Malta, and other countries.
A US Marine Corps soldier is thrown into a web of terrorism, politics, and danger as he tries to stop a plot that could have devastating consequences. With car chases, explosions, and high-stakes action, he must use all his skills to save the day.
Yekaterinburg, Russia, July 17th, 1917. Czar Nicholas II Romanov and his entire family are brutally murdered by the Bolsheviks. This tragic event puts an end to the long dynasty that had ruled the country with an iron hand since the coronation of Michael I Romanov in 1613.
The Scarlet Empress (1934) tells the story of Catherine the Great, a woman who dresses as a man in order to join the army and rise to power. She faces manipulation, politics, and intrigue as she navigates the Russian court and eventually becomes Empress. The film explores her tumultuous relationship with her domineering mother, her mental illness, and her struggles to maintain her power in a decadent and oppressive society.
U.S. spies catch a Moscow-born U.S. citizen helping spies, and they force him to counterspy.
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.
British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"
Set during the Cold War era, 'The Kremlin Letter' follows the story of a group of undercover agents who become embroiled in a dangerous mission involving double agents, anonymous letters, and a mysterious macguffin. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the characters must navigate a web of espionage and betrayal to uncover the truth. This neo-noir spy thriller is filled with suspense, action, and unexpected twists.
The Music Lovers is a biographical drama that explores the life of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a renowned composer. The film delves into his struggles with manic depression, his passionate relationships, and the societal pressures he faced as a homosexual in 19th-century Russia. It follows Tchaikovsky's journey as he navigates his musical career, personal demons, and his eventual tragic demise.