Winter Garden (2002)

This domestic feature film chronicles the evolution of early Russian cinema from innocent entertainment to a more serious, mystical style. Emerging from the sheltered world of fairground attractions, the industry attempts to avoid the looming historical upheaval of revolution. As the revolutionary turmoil intensifies, many filmmakers flee to Crimea and then abroad. Those who stay behind face a struggle for survival, leading to the development of agitfilm – films intended to promote a specific political viewpoint.