Aleksandra Goncharova
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Vanka the Steward
1909-09-14
Vanka the Steward
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1909-09-14
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Volga And Siberia
1914-12-01
Volga And Siberia
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1914-12-01
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Choosing A Bride For The Tsar
1910-03-22
Choosing A Bride For The Tsar
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-03-22
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A Sixteenth Century Russian Wedding
1909-05-08
A Sixteenth Century Russian Wedding
Overview: A dramatization of a wedding in 16th-century Russia, between members of two prominent boyar families (based on paintings by Konstantin Makovskii): Three matchmakers first visit the family of the prospective bride, and then do the same with the prospective bridegroom's family. Later, as the time of the wedding draws near, the bride is dressed with great formality and prepared for the ceremony, as the guests get ready to celebrate the upcoming wedding.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1909-05-08
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The Brigand Brothers
1911-01-01
The Brigand Brothers
Overview: Based on the poem by Pushkin. A thief and his gang are at their camp next to the Volga River. He tells them of how his father died in a river, and how his brother and he were thrown out of the house as children by their step-mother…
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1911-01-01
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Cinema in Russia
1979-08-27
Cinema in Russia
Overview: Documentary film about early years of Russian cinema: its first directors, cameramen, producers and actors. Includes rare fragments of pre-revolutionary feature films, newsreels and Starewicz's animation.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-08-27
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Life and Death of Pushkin
1910-09-03
Life and Death of Pushkin
Overview: The life and death of Alexander Pushkin is summarised in a 5-minute sequence of half-a-dozen scenes. The film's subtitles are in Russian.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-09-03
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Mermaid
1910-04-12
Mermaid
Overview: "Rusalka" or "Mermaid" based on Pushkin, an opera by Dargomizhsky, and other sources: A prince and a miller's daughter have been involved in a romance together, but now the prince tells her that he must break it off. After the prince leaves, the distraught young woman attempts to drown herself. When the prince's wedding day arrives, he is tormented by her image, which appears wherever he goes. Eventually, he is compelled to return and to try to find out what happened to her, regardless of the consequences.
Genres: Fantasy Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-04-12
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The Queen of Spades
1910-12-13
The Queen of Spades
Overview: Based on Pushkin's short story: When his friends play faro, Germann always enjoys watching, but he never gambles himself. One day, as he is watching their game, he learns that an elderly countess staying nearby is said to possess a secret for winning a fortune at the game. Germann is determined to learn this secret from her, and he initiates a romance with her grand-daughter Liza, in order to improve his chances.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-12-13
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Boyar Orsha
1910-01-02
Boyar Orsha
Overview: Based on Lermontov's poem of the same name, Boyar Orsha (Peter Chardynin) leaves the service of Ivan the Terrible.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-01-02
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At Midnight in the Graveyard
1910-02-12
At Midnight in the Graveyard
Overview: A group of young people made a bet, according to the terms of which they had to visit a cemetery at midnight.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1910-02-12
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The In-Law
1912-08-19
The In-Law
Overview: Lusha is suffering from her drunken husband. One day her father-in-law rapes her. Of course, she doesn’t dare admit it to her husband. So, unable to move this incident, Lusha commits suicide...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1912-08-19
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Defence of Sevastopol
1911-12-22
Defence of Sevastopol
Overview: First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.
Genres: War
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1911-12-22
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The Peasants' Lot
1912-11-26
The Peasants' Lot
Overview: Two peasants in feudal Russia wish to marry but tragedy strikes. A grim if familiar depiction of the precarious condition of the rural life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1912-11-26
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Vadim
1910-10-02
Vadim
Overview: The landowner Palitsyn (Chardynin) long and successfully sues the neighbor. The lawsuit led to the ruin. He died, leaving orphans children — humpback a young boy Vadim (Speransky) and three-year Olga. In order to avoid condemnation, the Palitsyn takes the girl to the pupils. The young man vows to take revenge on the offender and leaves this region. Several years pass. Olga (Goncharova) becomes the beauty and object of desire of the elderly Palitsyn. Comes the hour of revenge. Returned and did not learn of Vadim goes to the Lord in slaves. Soon he reveals to Olga the truth about the real family. The girl agrees to help Vadim. Meanwhile, the younger Palitsyn — son Yuri returns to the estate. Olga falls in love with the young landowner and refuses to help her brother. Finally angry Vadim decides to finish with the whole hated family. He goes to the camp of Pugachev to later return to the estate of Palitsyn and take revenge.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-10-02
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Drama in Moscow
1909-01-01
Drama in Moscow
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1909-01-01
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Eugene Onegin
1911-03-14
Eugene Onegin
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1911-03-14
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The Enchantress
1909-11-10
The Enchantress
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1909-11-10
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Mazeppa
1909-11-09
Mazeppa
Overview: Mazepa, the Ukrainian governor is in love with his goddaughter Maria. He quickly wins her heart. But her old father treats the wooer harshly… Maria runs away. The furious father won’t submit. This intrigue makes the most of the ingredients of historical drama. Maria is confronted to the arbitrary; the young woman is in a dilemma between her love and her family. The tragic outcome is equal to her destiny.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1909-11-09
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1812
1912-09-07
1812
Overview: Made in 1912, this film has become known as one of the greatest pieces of pre-Soviet cinema. The silent film tells the story of the Patriotic war of 1812 when Napoleon attempted to invade Russia. This joint French and Russian film sparked major excitement in Moscow at its premier screening and continues to entertain audiences throughout the world today. The 32-minute silent film was the point of origin for some of the more advanced camera techniques used today. Sirotin of the Voice of Russia said that, “The film is interesting to spectators even today and is frequently shown both in Russia and abroad.”
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1912-09-07
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The Peddlers
1910-09-13
The Peddlers
Overview: An adaptation of a folk song.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1910-09-13
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Adventure In The Park
1910-01-01
Adventure In The Park
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-01-01
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Dead Souls
1909-01-01
Dead Souls
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1909-01-01
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In A Lively Place
1911-11-22
In A Lively Place
Overview: Based on the 1865 play of the same name by Alexander Ostrovsky.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1911-11-22
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Miss Peasant
1912-03-08
Miss Peasant
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1912-03-08
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The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov
1909-03-15
The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov
Overview:
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 1909-03-15
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Crime and Punishment
1910-06-11
Crime and Punishment
Overview:
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1910-06-11
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Worker's Quarters
1912-04-07
Worker's Quarters
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1912-04-07
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Vasilisa Melentievna and Tsar Ivan the Terrible
1911-05-02
Vasilisa Melentievna and Tsar Ivan the Terrible
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Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1911-05-02
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It Shines But It Doesn't Warm
1911-10-22
It Shines But It Doesn't Warm
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Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1911-10-22
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Prince Serebryaniy
1914-10-25
Prince Serebryaniy
Overview:
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1914-10-25
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The Last Day of Today
1911-11-27
The Last Day of Today
Overview:
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1911-11-27
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