Movies and TvShows featuring "russian-orthodox" theme.

Kateryna is beautiful, clever and by the will of her godmother was raised as a lady of noble blood. But for the whole world, she is only someone else’s property, a bondmaid of the richest landowner in Nizhyn – Chervinskyi. Struggling for her freedom and the right to be happy, she will have to endure the deaths of her closest people, become the property of a woman who hates and dreams to kill her, survive the popular uprising, escape while being chased by a maniac and flee from the one who wants to get her above all. What awaits Kateryna at the end of such a terrible and exhausting path to freedom?

In a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania, the lives of several friends are impacted and disrupted by the Vietnam War. They prepare for military service and experience the challenges of the war. The story follows their relationships, weddings, hunting trips, and the brutal realities of war. It delves into themes of friendship, love, grief, and the psychological toll of war, creating a gripping and emotional narrative.

In a single continuous take, the film explores the history of Russia through a mysterious unnamed protagonist who wanders through the Winter Palace of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.

John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice.

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.

When a group of high school students is locked inside a mausoleum overnight as part of a sorority initiation, they are unaware that the dead bodies inside have been reanimated. As the night progresses, the students become the target of the living dead with supernatural powers, including telekinesis and mind control. They must find a way to survive until morning while battling the undead and their own fears.

When a top-secret investigator moves into an apartment building, he discovers that strange occurrences are happening around him. As he digs deeper, he unravels a conspiracy involving the building and its residents. Along the way, he encounters a series of mysterious events and encounters that test his skills and sanity.

The Cossacks is a melodramatic silent film based on the novel, set in the Caucasus region of Russia. It explores the themes of wrestling, church bells, prayer, and the complexities of relationships, including jealousy and father-son dynamics. The film portrays the struggles faced by the Cossack community, including the death of a father and the hardships of marriage. With its emotional storyline and stunning visuals, The Cossacks provides an immersive experience to the viewers.

An Orthodox priest, Father Nikolay, the brother of a Yakuza boss, is drawn into in a mob war in Japan. He escapes to the small Russian village of Glubokoe, where he finds that war has found him again.

Set in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of Russia, 'The Priest' follows a Russian Orthodox priest who must navigate the challenges of his faith and protect his parishioners from the horrors of war. As he faces persecution and struggles with his own beliefs, he finds the strength to stand up against evil and fight for what is right.

In a remote Greek Orthodox monastery, a nun and a monk find themselves drawn to each other in a forbidden love affair. As they grapple with their desires, they must also confront their religious beliefs and the consequences of their actions.

Both in 2006 and 2007, the Gay Pride Parade attempts in Moscow are violently beaten down. For many observers, the attitude towards the sexual minorities seems to be the litmus test of the state of democracy in Russia. In January 2007, for the first time in Russian history, a Russian leader, president Vladimir Putin mentions the situation of the LGBT community: He won't criticize the politics of Moscow mayor Yuri Lushkov, who forbid the event, but he is concerned about the demographic future of the country. And Putins opinion seems to be repeated by the right wing contra demonstrators on the streets. The film shows both the organizers of the Pride events and also the survival strategies of the majority Russian lesbians and gays, to whom the fight for democracy on the streets doesn't seem to be an attractive alternative.

Everyone has their own buzz. For him, the high is war. He was in love with the war as a woman, and the feelings did not go away. He can't go back into battle. All he has now is the house of mercy, the monastery on the next street, and the desire to start a different life.