Movies and TvShows featuring "russian-culture" theme.

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.

Set in Russia, a former World War Two sniper takes matters into his own hands when his granddaughter is brutally raped. Seeking justice, he becomes a vigilante and seeks revenge against the perpetrators.

Kalashnikov AK-47 is a biographical drama set during World War II, showcasing the life of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the famous AK-47 assault rifle. The movie explores his journey from a wounded soldier to a renowned gunsmith, highlighting the challenges and glory of his accomplishments. It delves into the intricate process of weapon construction and showcases the impact of his invention on the Red Army. With a focus on his personal struggles and the historical context of the Soviet Union, it pays homage to the resilience of the Russian people during the Great Patriotic War.

Leviathan is a movie set in a small fishing village in Russia. The plot revolves around a car mechanic who stands up against political corruption and an evil politician. The story explores themes of government corruption, legal battles, and the influence of the Orthodox Church. The mechanic's life takes a downward spiral as he battles against a corrupt system and faces personal tragedies like alcoholism and an unhappy marriage.

The history of the Russian Tsars.

Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot follows the life of Ivan the Terrible as he faces a conspiracy by the boyars to overthrow him. The film explores themes of power, brutality, and political intrigue in 16th century Russia.

Bimmer is a gritty crime drama set in post-Soviet Russia during the 1990s. It follows the story of a policeman who gets shot while trying to stop a criminal gang involved in stolen cars. As he investigates further, he uncovers deep connections between the Russian mafia, corrupt officials, and a protection racket. Fueled by a desire for justice, he sets out on a dangerous journey, encountering brutal violence, gunfights, and anarchy on the roads. With the backdrop of a road movie, Bimmer delves into themes of police corruption, friendship, betrayal, and the price of seeking justice.

A major political, historical, human and economic fact of the 20th century, the Gulag, the extremely punitive Soviet concentration camp system, remains largely unknown.

1612: Chronicles of the Dark Time takes place in 17th-century Russia, during a time of war and chaos. The movie follows the story of the siege of Moscow and the bravery of a young girl spy. Based on a true story, it showcases the brutality, conflict, and uncertainty of the period, as well as the bravery and resilience of the Russian people.

In post-World War II Russia, a guilt-ridden man decides to seek forgiveness and redemption for his past actions in a Russian Orthodox monastery located on a remote island. As he immerses himself in the rituals and practices of the monastery, he grapples with his own guilt and the challenges of living a solitary life. Through prayer, iconography, and the guidance of a wise hermit, he learns to find peace and a sense of purpose.

Ivan the Terrible is the most discussed Character in the Russian history. At the same time, Ivan is the most unsolved mystery of the Russian Czars. The scale of his political achievements has always overshadowed a living person, and the unparalleled cruelty that entered folklore literally ruled out the possibility of a more complex view of character. The series is an humble attempt to understand the origins of the actions of Ivan IV and look into the dark labyrinth of his soul. Ivan IV of Russia is gradually reborn into the same Ivan the Terrible - a cruel tyrant. And now rumors of his ruthlessness and violent temper are becoming true, and these changes in the character of the king are changing history. Enemies are approaching Russia - will the country be able to survive?

In the small coastal town of Russia, a dysfunctional family gathers for a wild wedding party filled with alcohol, vodka, and drunkenness. As tensions rise and emotions run high, the bride and groom, along with their parents, navigate the pressures and chaos of this eventful evening.

Dashing authors, the first porn sites and the last bastards. How the Russian Internet appeared and how it changed: from complete freedom to the appearance of censorship and the law on isolation.

A gripping portrayal of the life and death of Grigori Rasputin, the enigmatic figure who held great influence over the Russian royal family.

In the early 1900s, a famous artist in Saint Petersburg, Russia, embarks on a journey to create his masterpiece while searching for immortality. However, his obsession leads him to uncover dark secrets and delve into esoteric practices. As he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and supernatural occurrences, the line between reality and illusion blurs, ultimately leading to his downfall.

A documentary that explores the life of a Russian politician and his involvement in political corruption. It delves into the country's culture, kleptocracy, and the opposition's efforts to bring transparency and anti-corruption measures. The documentary sheds light on the controversial figure's luxurious lifestyle in palaces and mansions, as well as his connections to Vladimir Putin.

Twenty-Six Days in the Life of Dostoyevsky was entered on February 16th at the 1981 Berlin Film Festival to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dostoyevsky's death on February 9th, 1881, and won a "Best Actor" award for Anatoly Solonitsyn as Dostoyevsky. Solonitsyn was a favorite actor in Andrei Tarkovsky's films, and this was to be his penultimate role. This brief imaginary period in the famed Russian writer's life encapsulates one of his darker moments in 1866. At that time he was still a relatively unknown writer whose first widely acclaimed work, Crime and Punishment, was just on the horizon. His life was at a very low ebb as he struggled with debts he could not pay, and as he fought depression over the loss of his wife to tuberculosis, and the death of his brother, who was very close to him. His first literary journal had to be scrapped because of political reasons, and the second venture needed funding.

Sonia is a television editor, she is married to successful Soviet writer Sergey and they have a son in a high school. Their life was almost perfect... until the moment they meet Bernard from France and his translator André.

A story about how different men can be.

The cruel laws of the zone, whose inhabitants are divided into hierarchical clans, dictate their own conditions of behavior. The head of the institution, Major Kalinin, sees prisoners not so much as criminals, but as people who have stumbled in life, and tries to give everyone a chance to improve. But not everyone accepts his position...