D Zyuz’kov’s Natalia Yurchenko documentary: a contemplative and poetic TV sports special
D Zyuz’kov, Natalia Yurchenko documentary (1984) A curious little 20-minute gem on Youtube, this Soviet
Category: Russian and Soviet Films
Reviews of films from Russia and from the Soviet period (1917 – 1991) including all films made during that time in countries that are now independent.
Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life: animated criticism of Soviet life and loss of childhood innocence and fun
Priit Pärn and Kulno Luhts, “Harjutusi iseseisvaks eluks / Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life”
Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Nael / The Nail (dir. Heino Pars): inventive stop-motion animation short about human nature and revenge
Heino Pars, “Nael / The Nail” (1972) Droll little animation short “Nael” consists of four stories that
The World Tomorrow (Episode 11: Anwar Ibrahim): a fine conclusion to a generally good interview series
Julian Assange, “The World Tomorrow (Episode 11: Anwar Ibrahim)” (Russia Today, 3 July 2012) In
Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Jänes (The Hare): trippy bionic bunny tale reconciles science and nature
Ando Keskküla, “Jänes (The Hare)” (1976) One of the trippiest animation films I have seen
Northern European Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Eine Murul (Breakfast on the Grass): study of a dreary, run-down, post-industrial society
Priit Pärn and Hille Kuusk, “Eine Murul (Breakfast on the Grass)” (1987) Inspired by the
Elena: character-driven drama labours under issues of class, gender, alienation and spiritual emptiness
Andrey Zviagintsev, “Elena” (2011) A stylistically beautiful yet minimal film about class, alienation and the
The World Tomorrow (Episode 10: Noam Chomsky and Tariq Ali): disappointing choice of interviewees
Julian Assange, “The World Tomorrow (Episode 10: Noam Chomsky and Tariq Ali)” (Russia Today, 26
The World Tomorrow (Episode 9: Imran Khan): interesting discussion with a passionate and idealistic politician
Julian Assange, “The World Tomorrow (Episode 9: Imran Khan)” (Russia Today, 19 June 2012) For
The World Tomorrow (Episode 8: Cypherpunks – Part 2): focus on a range of Internet-related issues
Julian Assange, “The World Tomorrow (Episode 8: Cypherpunks – Part 2)” (Russia Today, 12 June