Set in 1950s Soviet Union, a disgraced Soviet policeman embarks on an undercover mission to investigate a series of child murders. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy that challenges everything he knows about the totalitarian regime.
During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.
Set in the 1930s during the Stalinist era in Russia, 'Burnt by the Sun' tells the story of a colonel who is betrayed by his old friend and former lover, leading to tragic consequences for him and his family. The film explores themes of love, repression, and the impact of a totalitarian state on the lives of its citizens. It is a powerful portrayal of the personal and political conflicts of the time.
Mr. Jones is a movie based on a true story about a journalist who goes to Ukraine and exposes the devastating Holodomor famine. He uncovers the truth behind the Soviet regime's intentional starvation of millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s. Through his investigative reporting, he reveals the horrors of the famine and the government's efforts to cover it up.
Animal Farm is an animated drama film based on the novel of the same name. It tells the story of a group of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer and establish their own society, but soon find themselves succumbing to the same corruption and abuses of power that they initially fought against.
Captain Volkonogov, a Soviet officer, finds himself in a dilemma during Stalin's purge in 1938. He navigates through a gloomy and nonlinear timeline as he tries to escape the clutches of the NKVD. The movie explores themes of anti-communism, singing, suicide, and the harsh realities of Stalinism.
Set in 1960s Poland, Ida follows the story of a young nun named Ida who embarks on a road trip to uncover her mysterious past. She teams up with her aunt, a former resistance fighter, and together they confront the dark secrets of their family's past. Through their journey, Ida is forced to confront the harsh realities of the post-World War Two era and grapple with issues of religion, identity, and memory.
Katyn is a movie based on the true story of the Katyn massacre that took place in Poland during World War II. It portrays the tragic events and the impact it had on the Polish people.
Children of the Arbat is a 16-part television serial based on the Children of the Arbat trilogy by Anatoly Rybakov. It aired on the Channel One network in Russia in 2004. The series closely follows the plot of Rybakov's trilogy. Set in the Soviet Union in the 1930s, it tells the story of Sasha Pankratov, a student and loyal Komsomol member from the Arbat neighborhood of Moscow who is unfairly exiled to Siberia. As his family and friends, including his love interest Varya Ivanova, grapple with Sasha's sudden detention and departure, the series shows the growing fear and paranoia that gripped Moscow in the years before the murder of Sergey Kirov and the start of Stalin's Great Purge.
A shock wave started as Stalin's daughter Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva fled to the West. During her childhood, she remained at the center of power and was her father's favorite child. However, her life was overshadowed by death and violence. Her mother and brother died, family members were murdered, and her partner was exiled by Stalin. The Iron Curtain was an obstacle in her family dream. This documentary shows for the first time interviews with friends and relatives, exclusive photos and documentation, as well as the last and never broadcast interview with Alliloejeva.
In 1939 Moscow, a young film projectionist is recruited by the NKVD to spy on his friends and colleagues. As he rises through the ranks, he struggles with his loyalty to the party and his own sense of morality.
Animal Farm is a satirical comedy-drama based on the novel by George Orwell. It tells the story of a group of animals who rebel against their human farmer and establish their own society. However, as time goes on, the pigs, who have taken on leadership roles, become corrupted by power and the farm descends into chaos.
Silent Wedding is a comedy-drama film set in a rural village in Romania during the Soviet era. The story revolves around a wedding ceremony that goes awry when a television crew arrives to document the event. The film explores themes of love, death, and the influence of communist propaganda. Based on a true story, Silent Wedding provides a unique perspective on life in a small village during a turbulent time in history.
Balkan Spy is a comedy film set in Belgrade, Serbia during the Stalinist era. The story revolves around twin brothers who get involved in espionage, interrogation, and hostage-taking. With elements of satire and political comedy, the movie explores themes of paranoia, brainwashing, and self-denial. The brothers find themselves in absurd situations as they navigate through a world of double-talk and political intrigue.
Interrogation is a movie set in Central Europe in the late 1940s. It follows the story of a political prisoner who is subjected to torture, humiliation, and forced confessions in a communist prison. The film explores themes of despair, hopelessness, and the struggle for freedom against an oppressive regime.
A researcher at a psychiatric hospital in 1920s Russia falls in love with a patient while dealing with her own mental illness, all amid the backdrop of political turmoil and the rise of fascism.
Set in the year 1940, 'Tomorrow Was the War' follows the story of a peaceful high school student as she witnesses the impact of war and totalitarianism on her small town. This coming-of-age drama explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the struggle for idealism amidst a repressive regime.
Set in 1930s Soviet Russia, Earth depicts the challenges faced by peasants in a rural setting. It explores class struggle, modernization, and the impact of collective farming on the countryside. The story revolves around a farmer and his family as they navigate through difficult circumstances such as scarcity of food, political propaganda, and the loss of loved ones. The film delves into themes of religion, ideology, and the harsh realities of life under the Soviet regime.
In 1930s Moscow, a writer becomes entangled in a series of surreal events after his manuscript about Pontius Pilate attracts the attention of the devil. Meanwhile, a woman named Margarita embarks on a passionate affair with the mysterious Master. As chaos and madness ensue, the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, revealing the deep-seated corruption of Stalinist society.