20 Russian Films – Golden Eagle Awards Collection

Set in 1950s Moscow, this popular Russian musical follows a group of friends who express defiance against Soviet control through their love of jazz. When Communist Party member Mels falls for Polly, a spirited jazz enthusiast, he faces the potential…

The film explores the question of love through interconnected stories of diverse characters. These vignettes examine various facets of love: a young couple finding solace in anime; a secretary facing a compromising proposition from her boss; a Japanese woman traveling…

1945, World War II. Following a harrowing encounter with an unusual, ghostly white German Tiger tank that he narrowly escapes, Red Army Sergeant Ivan Naydenov becomes consumed by a desire to destroy it.

Set in 1980s Soviet Russia, the film follows Orlov and Muravyev, two close friends stationed at a Black Sea Navy base in Sevastopol, Crimea. Their friendship is strained when they both fall for the same woman, Nelly, who ultimately chooses…

In late 1980s Afghanistan, newly trained Russian army recruits arrive for their first assignments as the conflict with local insurgents intensifies, and the insurgents begin to gain a steady advantage.

When a coordinated mass execution targets the Jewish people, six-year-old Anna loses her entire family. Her mother shields her with her own body, and Anna survives the horrific event. For hundreds of days, she hides in a disused chimney within…

June 1985. When communication with the Salyut 7 space station is lost, cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savinykh successfully dock with the unmanned, frozen spacecraft and restore it to operational status. Based on a true story.

In a remote Russian Orthodox monastery in Northern Russia lives an enigmatic man whose strange behavior puzzles his fellow monks. Visitors to the isolated island, however, believe he possesses extraordinary abilities – healing, exorcism, and prophecy.

A young doctor moves to a remote area in central Asia, expecting his fiancée to join him shortly after.

Following the White Army's retreat from a Crimean filtration camp, an unnamed captain grapples with recollections of a fleeting love affair. He struggles to comprehend the collapse of the Russian Empire and questions who is responsible.

This film chronicles the life of Valeri Kharlamov, a celebrated Russian ice hockey player, from his youth to achieving legendary status in the sport, and his tragic, early demise.

This historical drama, set during World War II, follows three individuals whose lives become intertwined: a Russian aristocrat who fled to France and joined the resistance, a French person who collaborates with the enemy, and a prominent German SS officer.

Following a heart attack, a wealthy older Russian man intends to leave the majority of his fortune to his daughter, whom he has not seen in years. However, his wife challenges his plans.

World War II. In autumn 1941, German troops completely surrounded Leningrad, one of Russia's largest cities, trapping 2.5 million civilians inside. The German command decided to destroy the city through bombings, artillery, and starvation. The first winter of the siege…

September 1944, with Finland on the verge of ending its involvement in World War II. Veikko, a Finnish sniper-kamikaze chained to a rock, manages to break free. Simultaneously, Ivan, a Soviet Army captain, narrowly escapes arrest by the Soviet secret…

Inspired by "12 Angry Men," "12" takes place in modern-day Moscow. Twelve diverse men must reach a unanimous verdict on a young Chechen man accused of murdering his stepfather, a Russian army officer. They gather in a school gymnasium to…

A remote polar station on a desolate Arctic island. Meteorologist Sergei and recent graduate Pavel are stationed there for months of isolated research. Pavel receives a significant radio message and is hesitant to share it with Sergei, but as tension…

In modern-day Russia, two brothers reconnect with their father, whom they've only seen in a faded photograph, after he unexpectedly returns home. Their mother agrees to a trip with him, but the journey soon becomes a challenging test of their…

After serving seven years for a false drug conviction, Ilya Goryunov returns to a life that no longer exists. He hadn't planned to seek revenge on those who framed him, but now he sees no other option.

Captain Fedor Volkonogov is a respected law enforcement officer, well-regarded by his superiors and colleagues. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is suddenly branded a criminal. Evading arrest, he becomes a fugitive, hunted by former colleagues across the…