A TV mini-series depicting the life and reign of Peter the Great, the legendary Russian leader of the 18th century. The show explores his rise to power, his political reforms, and his military campaigns.
Napoleon tells the fascinating story of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings in Corsica to becoming one of the most powerful rulers in Europe. The movie explores his military exploits, political strategies, and his ultimate downfall in the Battle of Waterloo.
Explore the captivating story of the Romanov dynasty and their rule in Russia during the turbulent early 20th century. Discover the rise and fall of the Romanovs, their lavish lifestyle, and the abuse of power that led to their tragic end.
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.
Tsar is a historical drama that depicts the brutal and despotic rule of Ivan the Terrible, the infamous Tsar of Russia in the 16th century. It is based on a true story and explores themes of brutality, orthodox traditions, and the tumultuous political landscape of the era.
The history of the Russian Tsars.
A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real successor's death.
The White Horse is a Russian TV serial broadcast in 1993. The film, in 10 episodes, was directed by Gelii Ryabov. It presents the Russian civil war in Siberia from 1917–1920 and the struggle of the White Russians under the command of Admiral Alexander Kolchak against the Bolshevik forces, until his final defeat.
Directed by Edvin Laine and Viktor Tregubovich, Trust (1976) is a Finnish-Soviet historical drama film that follows the relations between Finland and the Soviet Union. In December 1917, the Finnish delegation, composed of Chairman of the Senate Finance Department P.E. Svinhufvud (Vilho Siivola), Senator Carl Enckell (Yrjö Tähtelä) and State Secretary Gustaf Idman (Yrjö Paulo) arrive in St. Petersburg to meet V.I. Lenin (Kirill Lavrov) to gain recognition for the country's independence.
Ivan, first tsar of Russia. History will remember him as "the Terrible. Russian people love him for centuries. He liberates Russia from foreign oppressors, demands absolute obedience and loyalty in order to radically modernise Russia? Ivan IV, Grand Duke of Moscow, first Tsar of Russia by the grace of God. A madman? A sadist?
In this comedy musical, a delegate eavesdrops on international politics while flirting with a countess at a royal ball in Vienna. Amidst political satire and police arrests, love blossoms and the Congress dances.
A compilation of newsreels shot between 1913 and 1917 - the years leading up to the Russian Revolution.
At the Beginning of Glorious Days is a movie set in 18th-century Russia during the reign of Peter the Great. It follows the story of the czar and his social reforms, as well as the Russo-Turkish War and the challenges he faced, including a mutiny and the threat of execution. The movie highlights the struggles and achievements of the reformer ruler in the context of imperial Russia.
A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
This, the first Soviet depiction of Peter the Great, set the stage for what would become the post-Revolutionary line concerning the early Romanovs. Rulers like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great were widely admired for their dedication to Russia and their absolute determination to enhance her position in the world. But praise for the hated later Romanovs conflicted too heavily with the very beliefs that had brought about the Revolution in 1917.
The sequel of feature-publicistic film «You Can’t Live Like That». Showing the countrymen charmless and sometimes scaring life picture of once great power with pain and anger, the author tries to uncover the reason of the country’s and nation’s tragedy.
The years of the tsar’s adolescence and youth were permeated with deadly danger coming from some of the Boyars, the rebellious Streltsy and Tsarevna Sophia who aspired for power. But already at that early time Peter demonstrates a profound, bright intellect, a strong will and the sense of purpose, which help him disarm both his open and secret enemies.
Depicts Russian Tsar Peter the First's conquest over the Swedes and his son Aleksey's plot to overthrow him.
Bunch of recorded films about the life and death of the last Russian monarchs.
The film is based on The Governor, a play by Leonid Andreyev. V.I. Kachalov plays the governor of a small Russian province who tries to treat the people under his authority with kindness and equanimity. But when a local factory goes on strike, the governor buckles under to pressure from the Tzar and orders the wholesale slaughter of the strikers. He pays for this betrayal of his trust with his life -- at the hands of a courageous Bolshevik spy.