Music in the Estate
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Music in the Estate
As a result of «Lennauchfilm» and «Center of National Film» Studio, a legal successor the world famous TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» takeover in 2012, a giant corporation was created, specializing in the creation of popular science, documentary, educational and corporate films with territorial clusters in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The company continues and develops the best traditions of the Soviet film school, actively introducing advanced technologies and techniques of film production and media influence. Movies of CNF Studio and «Lennauchfilm» reveal the history of Russia, defense technologies, architecture, art, literature, religion, and customs of the multinational state. Series of educational films about secrets of rare professions, crafts, popular science films about nature and travel, biographical sketches, and video reel «I Wish to Learn» are company’s trademark. These films provide an opportunity to enhance the knowledge and enrich the spiritual world. The catalogue also includes fiction films and animation. Movies of CNF Studio and «Lennauchfilm» appeal to a wide audience of all ages and interests in Russia and foreign countries, as evidenced not only by numerous awards at international festivals, but also by constant attention of foreign partners to our activity. Contents Contents Non-fiction Video reel I WISH TO LEARN History Alexander Nevsky Lavra XX Century Angel on the Mast The Generals Against the Generals Modernization in Russian To the 300th Anniversary of Cabinet of Curiosities in St. Petersburg Myths of Palmyra of the North Egypt on the Neva Banks The World of Russian Estate The Mysticism of Power My Father GULAG Pray to God for Us Nevsky Way Embracing Sky with Strong Arms Four Persons in One High Priests Russian Revolt, the Senseless and the Merciless The Fight of Russian Eagle German Princesses – Russian Fates French Home Wonder Athletes Science and Scientists 500 Days, 500 Nights Academician Pavlovskiy or Travelling to Parallel Worlds Not to Beat the Drum in Vain Eternal Сall Alferov’s Impulse Ivan Sechenov’s Case Health by Notes or Mozart by Prescription Ships of the Frozen Seas Stairs to the Sky The World of Nanotechnology The Bridge Science and Engineering Straddling the Dragon 4 8 8 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 Enthusiasts Near Us Prophet Man of Scandal or Letters About Love The Structure of Vacuum Universe of Victor Petrik The Sixth Sense Ludovic Faddeev Energy of the Future To See the Invisible Culture and Art Alexander Sumbatov-Yuzhin. The Struggle for The Theater Alexey Savrasov A.S.Pushkin «Eugene Onegin». Commentaries and excursuses A.S.Pushkin «Eugene Onegin». Valentin Nepomnyashchiy reads and comments A.S.Pushkin «Stories of late Ivan Petrovich Belkin. Station master» Argentine Tango Afanasiy Fet Boris Pokrovsky. Revelations Valeriy Gavrilin. Easy in My Mind Valeriy Plotnikov. Portraits to Remember Jazz Improvisations of One Fate Architects of the Sun City Illusion Ildar Hanov and His Soul Temple A History of a Film Shot Filmstar. The Age of Russian Hoax Constructivism Resident of Leningrad Music and Paints Musorgskiy: “Forward to New Coast!” On the Fontanka Riverside Russian Folk Crafts The First Russian Planetarium As Long as the Bells Ring A True Story of Film Music Roman Kachanov. Film-portrait Russian Costa Rica 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 44 44 45 45 46 Siberian Storyteller Silhouettes of Anzhu’s House To Become a Lion Hiding Places of the Russian Museum Yuri Zhivago Three Absurd Hours Pedagogics and Education Helicopter Pilot To be in Dungeon… Everything Begins from the Childhood A Girl- X-ray Naval Heritage of Russia We are the Deaf We Sell Happiness Nadezhda The First Height Origin of Things Losing the Heart to Children A Student-Spiderman Fairy Tales of the Russian Wood Fate of a Drummer At the End of the Rope Professions Magic of Words and Sounds Miracles Factory A Man with Non-Existent Profession Rare Professions Nature. Ecology Without Sun Delicacy Living Planet Call of the Sea The Map of Perilous Depths The Сat Vaska’s Сlinic Ladoga – the Unknown Lake Ledin Sea Magpie Proximate Cares Wide is the Sea, Time to Get Stones Together 100 Skins of Living Bears Dolphin Country 46 47 47 48 48 49 50 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 62 62 62 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 There, on Invisible Paths… Language of Polar Sages Geography. Geopolitics. Ethnography Adventure with a Plus or Operation “Polar Ring” Searching for Ancient Greek Titanik People in the Cold Ocean Mezhozerye Russian Map Yucatan Secret Cinematography The Endurance of the Cruise is not Limited Victims of the Two Dictatorships Secret Cinematography 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 73 74 74 74 75 Animation Athanasius Parables of Jesus Time of Tales Road Stories Who Am I? Two Again Miraculous Adventures of a Fool Toy Angel Stranger The Fisherman and His Soul Autumn of Childhood Once There Lived a Secretary of Defence The King’s Present The King’s Breakfast 76 76 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 82 Feature films Sakura Jam Open Air Georg Greenhouse Effect The Trotter The Lord Of The Air Waves 83 84 84 85 85 86 6 Non-fiction Non-fiction I Wish to Learn popular science video reel, episodes 285-336 x 10 minutes № 290 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry № 291 of Culture of Russian Federation № 292 № 293 written by N. Sheludchenko, E. Vasiljeva, N. Kaspe, T. Buka, T. Nikolaeva, M. Sobe-Panek, № 294 “Why Don’t Penguins Fly?”, “The Secret of the Boomerang”, “How Computer Games Are Produced by” “What’s the Difference Between a Raven and a Crow?”, “Jewellers”, “Board on the waves” “In the Space of Savannah”, “Brotherhood of Impenetrable”, “Fire Fun” “What is a Silhouette?”, “Wonderful Chime”, “An Almost Supernatural Landscape: Geysers” “The Baikal Lake”, “Glass Beads Decorations”, “What Is Carting?” R. Zhelybina, A. Lobanov, E. Tonuntz, L. Zabello, O. Belinskaya, L. Sukach, 2007 A. Negreba, N. Luzik, A. Shishov, N. Kasiyanova directed by Y.Popovich, A. Smirnov, R. Zhelybina, O. Babshkin, I. Nesterov, M. Pertegas, № 295 A. Lobanov, E. Tonuntz, A. Murin, A. Mironov, M. Sementzov-Ogievsky, N.Kasiyanova, A.Zatzepin cameramen K.Fedorovich, V.Tesakov, S.Urusov, № 296 № 297 № 298 E.Makeev, P.Vlaskov producers S.Zernov, E.Evstigneeva Popular science video reel “I Wish to Learn” in a very captivating form acquaints the young audience with the problems of natural sciences and history. № 299 № 300 № 301 № 302 № 303 № 304 “The Urals Ridge – the Border between Europe and Asia”, “Apothecary”, “Animal Trainers” “Falling Water”, “Living Puppet”, “Knights on Bikes” “Kizhi – an Open-air Museum”, “Let There Be Light!”, “Merry-go-round” “Botanical Garden”, “Stalactites and Stalagmites – What’s the Difference?”, “Curling – Winter Fun of the Scots” “The Wonderful Palace of Count Vorontsov”, “An Uneasy Job of Wood Wards”, “Sculpture” “1000th Anniversary Present”, “Flowers Language”, “You’ve Got Mail!” “Where Does the Moskva-river Start?”, “The Trump”, “Stone Lace” “Hey, DJ!”, “Firefighters”, “The Land of Gold” “Blue Eyes of Karelia”, “Signs on the Road”, “Excursion to Planetarium” “Citadel of the Old Russian Stronghold”, “Tiny Spindle”, “Protective Clothing” 2008 2005 № 285 № 286 № 287 № 288 № 289 “Who Invented the Band Conveyor?”, “What Helps Birds to Soar in the Sky?”, “Weather Forecast” “Why a Dog’s Nose is Always Wet?”, “How the Stained-glass Window is Made?”, “A Suit for Outer Space” “Animal’s Point of View”, “Lacquer Beauty of Fedoskino”, “Heraldry” “Fossils and the Evidence from the Past”, “Is it Easy to Serve in the President Regiment?”, “Attention! Diving!” “Thorny Inhabitant of the Desert”, “Restoration is a Very Delicate Job”, “How to Navigate a Paraglider?” № 305 № 306 № 307 № 308 № 309 № 310 № 311 № 312 “Why Are White Whales Called the “Sea Canaries”?”, “Two-wheeled Friend”, “Wonderful World of Indian Dance” “Artillery”, “When Were Canons Invented?”, “Three Quarters of Earth” “Underwater “GNOM””, “Stone Flowers”, “Dancing on Fingertips” “Floating Museum”, “Martial Art”, “Tank” “The Eiffel Tower: Shin Bone of Paris”, “Mushroom Empire”, “Wizards and Enchanters” “Bonsai: Tree in a Pot”, “Whose Ears are the Best?”, “Domra or Balalaika?” “Monaco: One of the Smallest Places in the World”, “Living Stones”, “The First Stone Theater” “Norwegian Fiords”, “ACP”, “La Gazette” 7 8 Non-fiction № 313 № 314 № 315 Non-fiction “Amber: Tears of the Sea-queen”, “Both Barbers and Hairdressers”, ”The Underground” “When Did the Pskovian Republic Exist?”, “How Does Finift Enamel Keep Its Clarity, Brightness and Beauty?”, “Submarine” “Kaliningrad – “The King’s Mountain””, “Water Drops”, “Helicopter” № 333 № 334 № 335 № 336 2009 № 316 № 317 № 318 № 319 № 320 № 321 № 322 № 323 № 324 № 325 № 326 “The First Library”, “Where Does the “Dancing Forest” Grow?”, “What Is a Still-life painting?”, “Seascape Painters” “Which Musical Instrument is the Largest?”, “About What “Primordial Soup” Is”, “What Does the Welder Do?” “What is colder – Arctic or Antarctic?”, “What is Tapestry?”, “Chemical Reaction” “When Was the Throwing-wheel Invented?”, “What Is Aqueduct?”, “Pharos Lighthouse” “Where and How the Dunes Appear?”, “What’s the Difference Between the Moss and the Lichen?”, “What Is Water Chlorinated for?” “How Do Swamps Appear?”, “What Is Golden Embroidery?”, “What Is the Name of the Smallest Republic?” “Venetian Houses”, “The History of Handball”, “What Is Lackmus?” “What Is Bathyscaphe?”, “What Are Greenhouses Made for?”, “Fool’s Cap” “Bone Lace”, “What’s the Difference between Opera and Operetta?” “How to Grow some Salad”, ““Tundra” – the Cold Desert”, “What Is Barrel Organ?” “How Cartoons Are Made”, “Why Does the Band-master Turn Back on to Audience?”, “How Do Reindeer-breeders Live?” “What Is Bowling?”, “Museum on Icebreaker”, “Maps” “Cinema”, “Ice for Ice Sculptures”, “What Are Dogs Named Belka and Strelka Famous for?” “Confectioners?”, “What Is a Bicron?”, “What Is Calligraphy?” “What Are Orbital Stations Used for?”, “Why Did People Start Riding Dogs?”, “Rostov the Great” 2011 № 337 № 338 № 339 № 340 № 341 № 342 № 343 № 344 № 345 № 346 «History of a Bun with Raisins», «Touch-me-not Instrument», «Cabinet of Curiosities» «How to find the Virus in the Blood?», «Secrets of Nests», «Oceanarium» «Unusual Place Names», «Olympic Flame», «Secrets of Special Shooting» «How Pyrotechnics Work?», «How Copyists Work?», «Surround Sound in Cinema» «Amazing Ladoga», «Golden Khokhloma», «3D glasses» «Space Elevator», «Single-lens Reflex Camera», «The First Mobile Phone» «Magic Whistles», «Secrets of the Refrigerator», «The First Russian Planetarium» «TV Sets: from the First to Contemporary», «Icebreaker», «How to Widdle the Thumbs?» «The First Cartoon», «Museum of Bread», «Cinema FULLDOME» «History of Olympic Games», «Car Number», «Many-coloured Thing» 2010 № 327 № 328 № 329 № 330 № 331 № 332 “What Is a Rock-climbing Wall?”, “How Do Fountains Work?”, “What Is Monorail?” “Oak Woods”, “Guide Dogs”, “What Is Regatta?” “What Is Fertilization?”, “The Rules of the Grass Hockey”, “What Is Graffiti?” “Why Are Butterflies Called “Lepicameramenterous”?”, “What Is “Gusli”?”, “Why Do We Have to Use Compass?” “The History of Brake-dance”, “What Is Carving in Cookery?”, “Clowns” “What Is Bodybuilding?”, “Spices”, “The History of Piano” Festivals and awards: • Russian National Festival of Visual Arts “Orlyonok” (Russia, 2010) • International Festival of Television Programs and Films “Zolotoy Buben” (Russia, 2010) • IV International Festival of Popular Science Films «The World of Knowledge» (Russia, 2009) 9 10 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History Alexander Nevsky Lavra XX Century documentary, 63 minutes, 2008 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by P.Soldatenkov, hieromonk Siluan (Konev) directed by P.Soldatenkov cameramen M.Konovalchuk, M.Potarin, A.Yakubovskiy The Generals Against the Generals cycle of documentary films The cycle of documentaries “The Generals against the Generals” is devoted to little known events Russian revolution and civil war. The heroes of the cycle are generals of royal and white army which came to the side of the Soviet power. Film 1. The First Red General 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation History of one of the most famous spiritual center of Russia – Alexander Nevsky Lavra, created by the will of Peter the Great and consecrated with the relics of the saint great prince Alexander Nevsky moved from the city Vladimir. written and directed by Yuri Kyzavkov cameraman Evgeny Timohin soundman Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin cast Daniil Strakhov, Nikolay Konshin, Alexandr Yacko Angel on the Mast It’s a story about Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent events through the prism of life and fate of a general of Russian army and the first military instructor of the Red Army - M.D. Bonch-Bruevich. documentary, 26 minutes, 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation cameramen executive producer producer 39 minutes, 2011 produced by written and directed by Film 2. Case “Spring” «Centre of National Film» Studio Vladimir Marin with the support of Ministry Maxim Tolstoy, Vladimir Marin of Culture of Russian Federation Vladimir Buka Elena Evstigneeva This film is about a German ship which was given to the Soviet Union as a war indemnity after the Second World War. Soon it became the flagship of the Soviet oceanology – the famous research ship called “Vityaz”. The fate of “Vityaz” is inextricably intertwined with the fate of one of the leading oceanologists of our country - Gleb Udintsev. Festivals and awards: • Laureate of the II International Film Festival “People and Ships” (Ukraine, 2010) written and directed by Yuri Kyzavkov cameraman Evgeny Timohin soundman Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin cast Daniil Strakhov, Evgeny KIndinov, Alexandr Yacko, Ludmila Lisukova, Evgeny Stichkin The central figure of the plot is general E.A. Snesarev (1865-1937). The defence of Tsaritsin in 1918, a conflict with Stalin, the betrayal of a friend, turned out to be a white spy, a military rank “Hero of Labour” as a reward in 1928 and the arrest in 1930 –are only a part of the tragic story… 11 12 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History Modernization in Russian popular science film, 2 episodes for 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio Myths of Palmyra of the North documentary, 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Alexandr Smirnov written by Andrey Shishov written cameraman Valery Tesakov and directed by N. Danina cameraman A. Yeremin soundman cast Andrey Zhuchkov Yulia Aug, Valentin Varecky, Vasily Savinov, Vladislav Malenko producer Vladimir Bazhin It’s a kind of provocation against the present. «Democracy with adjectives», the lack of real pluralism, a dominant role of «super-elite» in government, strict media censorship? These methods have been tried in the country’s history ... The authors appeal to the successful experience of great Russian reformers: Empress Catherine II, Prime Minister Sergei Witte, the first secretary of CPSU Central Committee Nikita Khrushchev. Gathered together on an imaginary meeting, they provide advices and recommendations for the sake of Russia, applicable to current modernization and on the eve of presidential elections of 2012. To the 300th Anniversary of Cabinet of Curiosities in St. Petersburg Saint-Petersburg is called now Northern Venice then Palmyra of the North. Everybody knows Venice and understands a comparison of the river and channel city with SaintPetersburg. But Palmyra of the North left only the name and dim memories. And meanwhile destinies of these cities are alike in something… Egypt on the Neva Banks documentary, 26 minutes, 2005 The 2nd film from the cycle “Myths of Palmyra of the North” 2 popular science films for 26 minutes, 2011 produced by produced by «Lennauchfilm» «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written directed by I. Ivanov written by I. Ivanov, Y. Kupina cameraman A. Larionov producer A. Smirnov The film is devoted the 300th Anniversary of foundation of Museum of Anthropology and Ethnographicphy by Peter the Great (Cabinet of Curiosities) - the first public museum in Russia and one of the oldest museums in the world. and directed by cameraman N. Danina K. Moshkovich The historical plotline of the film is dedicated to the comparison of destinies of two reformers on the throne: the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep IV and the Russian emperor Peter I. In spite of 3000 years devided them, the author finds alike features of reforms carried out by the rulers. Egyptian monuments and sculptures are mystified with different stories: sphinxes on the Neva embankment, a “fountain of witches” in Pulkovskoye highway, Egyptian gates in Tsarskoye Selo and others. 13 14 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History The World of Russian Estate The World of Russian Estate Theatre in the Estate Music in the Estate series of popular science films, 6 episodes x 26 minutes 2010 produced by by series of popular science films, 6 episodes x 26 minutes 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Alexandr Smirnov directed by Alexandr Smirnov written by Andrey Shishov written by Andrey Shishov cameraman cameraman Peter Vlaskov Peter Vlaskov soundman Andrey Zhuchkov soundman Andrey Zhuchkov producer Elena Evstigneeva producer Elena Evstigneeva You will see how theatre was brought into fashion among Russian noblemen and learn some remarkable facts about its repertoire, famous theatre buildings, the life and work of serf actors. You will learn many interesting facts about musical evenings, popular genres and musical instruments of the 19th century. The history of creative development of the first professional musicians and composers among Russian noblemen is the main topic of this episode. Literary Men in the Estate Artists in the Estate 2010 produced by by «Centre of National Film» Studio 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Alexandr Smirnov directed by Alexandr Smirnov written by Andrey Shishov written by Andrey Shishov cameraman Peter Vlaskov cameraman Peter Vlaskov soundman Andrey Zhuchkov soundman Andrey Zhuchkov producer Elena Evstigneeva producer Vladimir Bazhin In this film, the estate is shown as the “author’s study” – the place where many famous Russian poets and writers got their inspiration. n the center of the story - the fate of nobleman A. Venetsianov and his artist G. Soroka, which discovered the poetic world of ordinary life in the estate. Filming was carried out in estates Venetsianov Poddub’e, Kuskovo and Arkhangelskoe. 15 16 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History The Mysticism of Power series of popular science, 4 episodes x 26 minutes, 2005-2008 produced by by My Father GULAG documentary, 63 minutes, 2008 «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by in association with Trigon production S.R.O, of Culture of Russian Federation with the support of Ministry directed by Alexander Smirnov, Raisa Zhelybina of Culture of Russian Federation written by Semen Ekshtut, Roman Saulsky, Andrey Shyshov, Andrey Shishov cameraman cast producer Dream of the Empire The rise to this investigation was given by a little known full dress portrait of Ekaterina the Second painted by D.G.Levitsky. After the Parade The generals, who played key roles in rescuing Russia from invasions of invaders, as a rule, not for long were in triumph. Legendary Marshal Zhukov felt it in full. written Peter Vlaskov and directed by Alexey Borzunov cameraman Sergey Zernov producers Vladimir Beskupich Sergey Zernov, Patrik Pass Pray to God for Us documentary, 61 minutes, 2008 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation All representatives of the high society that lived in St.Petersburg knew about this Emperor’s route and obstinately tried to catch the attention of Emperor Alexander the First. It’s a philosophically historical parable about relationships between the authorities and those who had to entertain them. A clown can become the king too – the king of fools. Frantishek Palonder None of his names is the real one. He has never met his father, he doesn`t know whether he is a child of love or violence. He doesn`t even know, where his homeland is. This documentary film is a story of Jan Antal who was born in a Russian GULAG to a wrongfully deported Slovak mother. This is the first time Jan returns to the place where he was born. He has only one question: «Did you know my father?». The story of Jan and his mother reveals the fate of thousands victims from GULAGs. The Emperor’s Route Kings and Fools «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry written and directed by Alexey Ilyukhin cameraman Alexey Ilyukhin producer Sergey Zernov Butovsky firing ground is a sacred place. From a special NKVD site of the 1930s it has turned into “Russian Golgotha” - a place of grief for those whose nearest and dearest had to get through the terrible times of repressions. Festivals and awards: • International Film Festival “Radonezh” (Russia, 2010) • Kuban Orthodox Film Festival (Russia, 2009) 17 18 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History Nevsky Way Four Persons in One documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by L. Amirhanov, G. Vorontsova written by T. Vershinina directed by Y. Fomichev directed by T. Denisova cameraman D. Stolbov cameraman S. Tsihanovich The film “Nevsky way” for the first time presents for audience unique researches of scientists in the past decade. They prove Saint-Petersburg wasn’t arisen from scratch and it’s not 300 years old… Embracing Sky with Strong Arms documentary, 30 minutes, 2005 The 4th film from cycle “My Winged Russia» A man-legend, man-mystery, man hated and adorable. He engaged in espionage and traveled in Central Asia. At different times of his life he completed the most important tasks that influenced fates not just of his native Finland, but all over Europe. The film is dedicated to the life and activity of one of the eminent people XX century – Russian officer, in the sequel Supreme Commander, Marshall and President of Finland - Carl Gustavus Emil Mannerheim High Priests documentary, 52 minutes, 2010 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry produced by «Lennauchfilm» of Culture of Russian Federation with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written written and directed by and directed by N. Ulozhenko cameraman M. Zagorenko This film completes the cycle “My winged Russia” (the 1st film – “My winged Russia, 1992; the 2nd – “Higher and higher”, 1993; the 3rd – “Threatening sky of the Great War”, 1995). In accordance with the author’s conception, the history of home aviation of the 2nd half XX century is closely connected to industrial development, national and military policy of the country. Iron years of the cold war and nuclear-missile build, competitive struggle of ideas and organizations in aircraft production – just these circumstances made create new to new airplane marks. Personal qualities of chief designers and party leaders often played a key part in this history. The film allows to see staging constructions of war and passenger planes, and also to hear evidences of people that were art and part in the air fleet destiny. cameraman P.Soldatenkov L.Brusentsov Nowadays, in the time of total advertising and aggressive video sequence, this calm and thoughtful movie, brings you into the new reality. The film portrays High Priests of the Russian Orthodox Church. What matters is love, modesty and spiritual purity rather than earthy power or glory. We can cast a look at our recent and medieval history through fates of the people who reached sainthood and gained gratefulness of the future generations. More importantly, their lives are analyzed by the man who recently became the top church hierarch – patriarch Kirill. The film portrays Russian high priests: Piotr, Alexiy, Iona, Makary, Philip, Yermogen, Tikhon, Sergy, Alexiy, Pimen, Alexiy the Second… The film was shot in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, the Donskoi monastery, the Elokhovsky Patriarch Cathedral as well as other Russian temples. 19 20 Non-fiction Non-fiction History History Russian Revolt, the Senseless and the Merciless documentary, 2 episodes x 26 minutes, 2008 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio German Princesses – Russian Fates cycle of popular science films produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Elena Sokolova, Irina Prokudina directed by D. Hmelnitskaya written by Irina Zalogina, Alexey Tomva written by I. Soboleva cameraman producer Dmitry Poluboyarinov Sergey Zernov The peasant revolt in Tambov province remains one of the most mysterious phenomena of Russian history. Many secrets associated with the beginning of the revolt remain unsolved. Festivals and awards: • Laureate of the IV Open Festival of Documentary Films “Man and War” (Russia, 2010) • International Charity Film Festival “Radiant Angel” (Russia, 2009) The Fight of Russian Eagle documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by A. Shabrov directed by V. Poznin, A. Shabrov cameraman V. Poznin In 1991 an emblem of old Russia – a double eagle – got back to the state shield of Russian Federation. Many people were surprised: some were glad, others were indignant. But the fact remains: the double eagle tied by itself the centuries-old succession of national transformations on the territory of our country. What does the double eagle mean? Why was it the main emblem of Russian State over centuries? Why did it become single-headed bird now and spread his wings or fold them then? Everything has its own explanations. Just such plots define the contents and graphic treatment of the picture. cameramen M. Zagorenko, S. Tsihanovich, Y. Gorbachevsky Film 1. 36 minutes, 2004 The first film of the cycle about German princesses become Russian empresses, tells us about Ekaterina the Great, the first German princess Sophia Anchalt-Tserbtskaya ascended the Russian throne and which was chosen by the empress Elizaveta Petrovna as a wife for her nephew Peter III. Film 2. 30 minutes, 2006 Maria Fedorovna, the wife of Pavel I, accomplished perhaps the most important state task. She gave birth to ten children, among which there were future monarchs. Ekaterina the Great herself chose a wife (Elizaveta Alekseevna) for her first-born, future imperator Alexander I. Empress Maria Fedorovna gave in marriage her favourite son for German princess Frederique-LuizaSharlotta-Wilgelmine (Alexandra Fedorovna). She became the second self of future «iron imperator» Nikolay I. Film 3. 30 minutes, 2007 It is about complicated destinies of 3 tsaritzas: a wife of Nikolay I, Alexandra Fedorovna; a wife of Alexander II, empress Maria Alexandrovna; and a wife of the last Russian emperor Nikolay II, Alexandra Fedorovna. Three epochs, three fates and one country. 21 22 Non-fiction Non-fiction History Science and Scientists 500 Days, 500 Nights French Home documentary, 39 minutes, 2005 produced by documentary, 26 minutes, 2009 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by V. Vinogradov directed by O. Visotskaya, V. Vinogradov cameraman K.Vinogradov In 1990 on the studio “Lentelefilm” the film directed by Vladislav Vinogradov created the film “Russian home” about first-wave emigrants found themselves in France by fate and historical circumstances. Fifteen years passed away. Many changes have taken place during these years. And now the film directed by studies another aspect of this topic. Has France become “Russian home” for lived-in-there people? Why did the Russians, such as Mother Maria and Nikolai Virubov, become the Gaullists? Do people think themselves emigrants left Russia in the last twenty years? Do they yearn for home? The cast list: the participant of French Opposition Nikolai Virubov, the writer Boris Nosik, the actor and film directed by Yulian Panich, the English-speaking writer Igor Panich, the chairman of Graduate Union of Cadet corps-lyceum of Emperor Nikolai II in Paris – Dmitry Shmeman and others. written and directed by cameraman A. Dranitsyna Y. Gautsel You must say that flights to Mars seem possible only in far future. But that’s not so. An unique experiment “Mars-500” is carried out in modern Russia. A space vehicle for interplanetary travels is already elaborated and flight ready. The ground module is an imitation of a real space ship. It will be run by the crew consisting of test-bionaunts who will be the first and yet the only people ready to stand both physical and mental test on space loneliness. Academician Pavlovskiy or Travelling to Parallel Worlds documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 Wonder Athletes documentary, 26 minutes, 2005 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio of Culture of Russian Federation with the support of the Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography written and directed by written and directed by cameraman producer cameraman V. Ermakov N.Gorskiy Nicolay Kovbas Igor Kazachenok Sergey Zernov Behind the armament and the uniform of the Russian Army of the beginning of the XIXth century were hidden the glorious battle traditions, which are cherished and multiplied by the new generation of the officers of the Russian Army. This film is a kind of a dialogue between centuries, generations and cultures. An eminent scientist microbiologist-infectiologist, a head epidemiologist of the country in the Great Patriotic War years – the academician Pavlovskiy. Evgeniy Nikanorovich traveled the whole world, collected a vast number of microbes in order to get an antidote for possible epidemies. He managed to find an encephalitis carrier and invent vaccine. 23 24 Non-fiction Non-fiction Science and Scientists Science and Scientists Not to Beat the Drum in Vain popular science film, 39 minutes, 2011 produced by by «Lennauchfilm» Alferov’s Impulse The 1st film from the cycle “Alferov’s impulse”, 52 minutes, 2003 produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by written A. Pavlenko cameraman S. Smirnov producer A. Smirnov The film tells about the birth of a sound. It is based on real life of an outstanding engineer Ali Hasan Akbar-Zadeh. Eternal Сall and directed by cameraman L.Shaht, S.Balakirev S.Balakirev This film is about a unique educational institution created by the academician Alferov. It’s the education research center attached to Ioffe Physics and Technology Institute. Only thanks to incredible efforts, scientists managed to fulfil their dream – to create and open a school-laboratary free of dogmas and evolving children’s creativity and research talent. It’s the unique school in Russia attached to RAEN that unifies schoolchildren, students and scientists under the same roof and is called to teach and educate the future native elite. The Team The 2nd film from the cycle “Alferov’s impulse”, 52 minutes, 2004 documentary, 26 minutes, 2009 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by V. Efremov, I. Efremova directed by V. Lopach cameraman A. Shtanov The film is about close associates of the Nobel prize laureate – Zhores Ivanovich Alferov come to continue the glorious history of the famous Ioffe Physics and Technology Institute. The meaning of all “team” created by Alferov went down in science history for ages, but this history was founded by 25-years-old young men led by vocation and intuition of 33-years-old leader to the laboratory later become Alferov’s. Alferov is Alferov The 3rd film from the cycle “Alferov’s impulse”, 39 minutes, 2006 In a casual manner this film acquaints the audience with etology, science that explores all kinds of animal and human innate behavior. To cut it short, it explores instincts. Children that are engaged in etology are choosing the subject of the lecture love. Zhores Ivanovich Alferov recollects, creates, meditates and assures that science is a real “engine for progress”. He have been devoted himself to science more then 50 years. Spectators will discover for themselves another, unknown Alferov. Few people know that his complete surrender to science was born, perhaps, during the last talk with his elder brother… 25 26 Non-fiction Non-fiction Science and Scientists Science and Scientists Ivan Sechenov’s Case Ships of the Frozen Seas documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 produced by popular science film, 39 minutes, 2010 «Lennauchfilm» cameraman with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by V. Gorbachev V. Ermakov directed by D. Kovalenko N. Gorskiy cameramen S. Gnedin, I. Nikitin The film is about a famous scientist, founder of Russian physiology school, Ivan Sechenov. One of his talented pupils was the Nobel Prize laureate Ivan Pavlov… This film is based on the film “Ivan Sechenov’s Case” (Lennauchfilm, 1968), in which invaluable chronicle materials have been put together. New variant of the film presupposes “class approach” denial and modern comprehension of epoch events and role of Sechenov. Health by Notes or Mozart by Prescription popular science film, 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio cameraman producer The film is devoted to the history of Russian building ice-breaking fleet starting with the first traditional boats used by seacoast dwellers to modern edge nuclear ice-breakers. This is also a story of hard work done by generations of Russian scientists, seamen and shipbuilders, as well as training of professionals for nuclear fleet today. The film was shot in St.-Petersburg, Petrozavodsk, Murmansk and Kandalaksha. Stairs to the Sky popular science film, 26 minutes, 2008 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by A. Ganshina, S. Nasenkova Boris Zagryazhsky directed by S. Nasenkova Dmitry Masurenkov cameraman K. Sirotinin written and directed by «Lennauchfilm» of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by produced by with the support of Ministry Sergey Zernov The film is dedicated to the influence of music on the human body. The medicinal usage of the music has the centuries old history. In the most ancient evidences and documents, that reached us, the music appeared to be the medicine. The coryphaei of the antique civilization such as Pythagoras, Aristotle, Plato called their contemporaries’ attention to the medicinal influence of music, which according to them establishes a proportional order and harmony in all the universe, including the destroyed harmony in the human body. Do you know who is Artur Klark? Of course it’s a famouswriter-fantast. And who is Yury Artsutanov? You don’t know. But Artur Klark knew and came on purpose to make acquaintance with him. Because the modest Russian engineer is the author of a genius invention of the space ascensor – stairs into the sky. This idea was born in the 60’s and it was from remote future. Today this future seems to be near, and Yury Artsutanov, fortunately, is a long-liver… 27 28 Non-fiction Non-fiction Science and Scientists Science and Scientists The World of Nanotechnology popular science film, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio Science and Engineering popular science video reel, 2 episodes x 13 minutes, 2003 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written directed by Vladimir Menkov and directed by Alexander Kasianov written by Vladimir Kuleshov, Vladimir Menkov cameraman Anatoliy Nesterenko voice producer Sergey Zernov cameramen Dmitry Polonsky Vladimir Kipin, Yaroslav Malyshev, Vladimir Bashta producer Will we manage to defeat such terrible diseases as cancer or AIDS? May we hope that cars will become ecologically safe? And if we could find answers to those questions in science fiction only earlier, today, thanks to the achievements of science and technology, many fantasies and dreams of the mankind become the reality, and to a great extent with the help of nanotechnology. What is nanotechnology? What is nanometer equal to? What is nanomachine? What are the great opportunities nanotechnology gives us? The Bridge popular science film, 26 minutes, 2010 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman Sergey Zernov The newsreel “Science and Engineering” is a cinematographic chronicle of home discoveries and technical achievements. № 3 From this episode you will learn about the mechanical road of communication invented by Chistyakov and the first Soviet telegraph as well as the unique simulators for armoured machinery. There are also the unique shots of the first Soviet jet fighter test MIG – 9 and the demonstration of the last fighter SU–47 “Berkut” of Sukhoy Special Construction Bureau with the commentary given by the Hero of the Soviet Union, legendary test pilot Vladimir Ilyushin. № 4 The balltrain of Yarmolchuk, the cycle trolley of Penza mechanical factory, a portable x-ray device and the reagent “RI¬TIN-10”, that increases the oil production by 25-30% - that is not even the entire list of topics which will be discussed in this episode! Straddling the Dragon popular science film, 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio A. Redkin with the support of Ministry S. Smirnov of Culture of Russian Federation St.-Petersburg bridges are more than mere links between the riverbanks, they are also splendid pieces of architecture. In 2004 a new bridge across the Neva was constructed – a non-drawn cable bridge. The Bolshoy Obukhovsky cable bridge is nearly 3 kilometers long and 126 meters high and it is a key element of the St.-Petersburg Ring Road. Its construction is unique in terms of engineering. This large-scale project raised some concerns. Some citizens worried that with this new structure the city would miss some of its charm and beauty. Now the bridge has been built. Its light and elegant shape is in harmony with the city landscape. The new structure symbolizes going forward and progress of the 21st century St.-Petersburg. directed by Irina Lanina written by Irina Lanina, Yury Medvedev cameraman Vladimir Kipin producer Sergey Zernov Ivan Efremov was born in 1907 in the village of Vyritza of Tzarskoselsky district in the environs of Peterburg. He was fated to live a wonderful life of the scientist – palaeontologist, traveler-geologist and the fiction writer. 29 30 Non-fiction Non-fiction Science and Scientists Science and Scientists Man of Scandal or Letters About Love Enthusiasts Near Us 2 popular science films for 26 minutes, 2010 produced by documentary, 26 minutes, 2009 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by I. Soboleva directed by Alexander Smirnov directed by D. Khmelnitskaya written by Alexander Sarychev, Elena Savelyeva cameraman S. Bosov cameramen cast producer These people are living and working near us and each of them, as a true enthusiast “is known for his great deeds in his field”, but few – mostly their colleagues and patients – are aware of these deeds. Prophet documentary, 2 episodes, 60 minutes, 2008 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Alexey Kolesnikov written by Vladimir Karasev cameraman Victor Griberman producer Sergey Zernov Peter Vlaskov, Valery Tesakov Rudolph Pankov Sergey Zernov The film is about life and work of an outstanding Russian scholar, author and written by Victor Shklovsky. He began as a futurist, and together with his friends Vladimir Mayakovsky and David Burlyuk “threw Pushkin off the ship of modernity”. Like any creative person of that time he had to choose whether to accept the revolution or not. Everything in Shklovsky’s life was a scandal, a challenge to traditions. The film’s aim is to show the brightest moments of this life tightly interlaced with the life of the XXth century. And the authors of the film could by no means neglect the love affairs described by Shklovsky himself in his “Letters Not About Love”. The Structure of Vacuum popular science film, 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman producer This film tells the audience about the life and scientific efforts of a remarkable person – Vladimir Vernadsky, who combined the professions of a geologist, agrologist, biogeochemist, physicist, radiologist, mineralogist, crystallographer, ecologist, philosopher, science historian, pedagogue, science initiator, political figure, and an advocate of a strong state. The fact that some of these disciplines were created either by him or with his active participation brackets Vernadsky with such geniuses as Aristotle, Avicenna, Leonardo da Vinci, Mihail Lomonosov. In terms of his cosmic views and the feeling of unity between the man and the world, he might be compared to a Biblical prophet as well. Y. Barishnikov A. Medyannikova A. Smirnov How does the light disperse? How does the light from the stars and the Sun reach the Earth? By means of vacuum? Does the light really travel in vacuum? In complete emptiness ... It can’t be conceded even for a moment... The film is a representation of the hypothesis of Russian physicist A. Rykov. He explains the dispersion of light, the nature of gravity and inertia, the birth and annihilation of masses of particles. 31 32 Non-fiction Non-fiction Science and Scientists Science and Scientists Universe of Victor Petrik popular science film, 39 minutes, 2007 produced by written by «Lennauchfilm» Energy of the Future 2 popular science films for 13 minutes, 2011 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation E. Kats (with the participation of I. Soboleva) directed by E. Kats cameraman M. Ugarov He saved America, he knows how to use a cigarette without smoke, he revived the Stradivary violin from nothingness, he paints pictures, grows precious stones and converts them in works of art. He is a Universe. Victor Petrik, a character of the film, is a scientist wordly accepted, talented and all-round man. written and directed by cameramen producer D. Kyzmin S. Bygrov, E. Nedviga A. Smirnov Describes the experience of countries that have long been developing new directions of energetics, and advanced in energy efficiency and «green» energy. To See the Invisible 2 popular science films for 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry The Sixth Sense Ludovic Faddeev popular science film, 39 minutes, 2011 of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by L. Nikitina cameraman G. Klimov producer cameraman Mikhail Voronezhcev Peter Vlaskov soundman Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin A sequel of the best popular science films of USSR. How far has the science stepped over the years? What new riddles and paradoxes are modern scientists facing? A. Smirnov Mathematics has always been the strongest part of scientific life in Russia. Russian mathematical school was created by great people - Euler, Lobachevsky, Magnitsky, Chebyshev, Kovalevskaya and Steklov. Geniuses have been born in Russia until now. «The Sixth Sense Ludovic Faddeev» is a film about L. Faddeev, our contemporary. Film 1. This Right Left World. Forty Years Later A sequel of movie «This Right Left World» (directed by S. Raytburta and B. Sreyahberg) filmed in 1971 at TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm». Describes what fundamental discoveries and changes in conception of elementary particles and microcosm nature occurred since then. Film 2. Genetics and Us. Twenty-First Chromosome Test This is a sequel of non-fiction film «Genetics and Us», filmed in 1978 at TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm». 33 34 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Alexander Sumbatov-Yuzhin. The Struggle for The Theater documentary, 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio cameraman produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation Viktor Belyakov Andrey Kompanets soundman Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin The film is dedicated to a great worker of Russian theater - Alexander Yuzhin, a unique actor, and no less interesting playwright whose plays had been staged in many theaters in prerevolutionary Russia. Alexey Savrasov documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 produced by 5 documentary films for 26 minutes, 2007 with the support of Ministry written and directed by A.S.Pushkin «Eugene Onegin». Commentaries and excursuses «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry directed by A. Krivonos written by T. Antsiferova, A. Krivonos cameramen M. Tarasyugin, M. Gomelskiy, A. Vatalev, K. Moshkovich producer A. Smirnov The unique video-commentary of the novel of A.S.Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” is addressed to schoolchildren, students, teachers and all lovers of Russian classics. Outstanding Russian Pushkin scholars – V.Nepomnyashy, B.Averin, G.Vasilevich, V.Kurbatov – tell about the history of the novel creation and composition.The film was shot in Saint-Petersburg, Boldino, Mikhailovskoe, Trigorskoye, Tsarskoye Selo. A.S.Pushkin «Eugene Onegin». Valentin Nepomnyashchiy reads and comments 5 documentary films for 26 minutes, 2007 of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman V. Erzova S.Tsihanovich The film is about the life and creative work of an artist-itinerant Alexey Savrasov, known to every Russian with the picture “Rooks have arrived”. But what person is at the back of a landscape penetrating in the soul and love of country? New time context gives full and detailed notion of Savrasov’s pedagogical work, his students I.Levitan, Korovin brothers, his influence on the itinerants. Doctor of Philology, the chairman of Pushkin committee of the World literature Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, the laureate of Russian State Prize – Valentin Nepomnyashchiy – offers his own view of the novel of Pushkin “Eugene Onegin”, reading and commenting it. A.S.Pushkin «Stories of late Ivan Petrovich Belkin. Station master» documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 …These winter journeys along the old road on a horse with a ringing little bell… A kibitka comes in the station. Young and ardent people asked horses from the station master immediately, and sophistacated travellers, like Alexander Pushkin, were in a hurry to seize this moment… 35 36 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Boris Pokrovsky. Revelations Argentine Tango documentary, 39 minutes, 2007 produced by documentary, 52 minutes, 2005 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written directed by Nataljya Kirakozova, Nikolay Solovtzov and directed by E. Korolenko written by Nataljya Kirakozova cameraman V. Petukhov cameramen voice producer Tango. In spite of it’s a dance, it has a language – Spanish, melodies – Italian, music technique – German, name – African, soul – Creole… And even so it has its native land – Argentine. Further more argentinians consider tango to be philosophy. “When a death comes to us, we call out it for tango” – they say. Alexander Vdovin, Vladimir Kipin Gennady Galkin Sergey Zernov The name of Boris Alexandrovich Pokrovsky is known all over the world. The importance of his contribution to the world art can hardly be overestimated. He is a man of a very unique talent, who put the performances on the biggest opera stages that became the world classics. In spite of his declining years Boris Alexandrovich is still working. The film gives a memorable description of the work of the outstanding opera expert and his speculations on life and creation. Valeriy Gavrilin. Easy in My Mind documentary, 52 minutes, 2005 Afanasiy Fet produced by documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman directed by N.Kuzin written by Y. Shestakov cameraman V. Gurkalenko A. Yakubovskiy N.Kuzin The film is about a dramatic private and creative life of one of the most mysterious Russian poets, Afanasiy Fet. The secret keeps his birth, his death isn’t unraveled too. The desperate struggle for life, the tragic love story, and of course, Fet’s poetry will discover talented and all-round man for the audience. There are three characters in the film – the composer Valeriy Gavrilin, the writer, actor and film directed by Vasiliy Shukshin and the poet Nikolay Rubtsov. They are people of one generation and are knit together by love of country and worry about its destiny, expressed with incredible depth and pain in all works. The film dramaturgic base is a choral symphony-play “Chime” of the composer Valeriy Gavrilin. It’s performed by the Saint- Petersburg academic choral chapel under the direction of Vladislav Chernushenko. 37 38 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Valeriy Plotnikov. Portraits to Remember documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 produced by Architects of the Sun City documentary, 26 minutes, 2010 «Lennauchfilm» produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry written by N. Yermilova V. Vorobyova directed by M. Yakubson K. Moshkovich cameraman G. Porotov «“I’m not a reporter. I’m a photographer. I take photos just when they can’t be taken”, - likes to repeat the Petersburg photographer Valeriy Plotnikov. He took pictures of Dmitriy Lihachev, Mstislav Rostopovich, Vladimir Visotskiy, Bulat Okudzhava and many others. A photo is a captured time. It’s a memory. Jazz Improvisations of One Fate The film tells about the Soviet vanguard architecture of the 1920s, the peak of the Revolution-born art. Fate of some of the talented artists of the time was tragic. Ivan I. Leonidov, a prominent world-famous constructivist architect, was one of them. The film was shot in Moscow, St.-Petersburg and Kislovodsk. Illusion popular science film, 20 minutes, 2003 documentary, 26 minutes, 2010 produced by produced by TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written and directed by and directed by Roman Saulsky cameraman Maxim Tolstoy executive producer Vladimir Buka producer cameraman producer Varvara Urizchenko Dmitry Masurenkov Participation Sergey Zernov Elena Evstigneeva The story about the life road, personal views and tastes and the main passion – jazz of a famous composer Yuri Saulsky told by his son. This is the story about Moscow architecture of the 30-50-ies, of the so called “Stalin style”. The house on the river bank, the famous tall houses, the palaces on the ground and under the ground, the houses built by the captive Germans and political prisoners… This film is not a scientific research, but an essay, a look at “Stalin Moscow” like at the city in the city; stone chronicle of the great and terrible epoch. Moscow of the totalitarian style is shown as a part of the modern megalopolis, seen by the eyes of the present and future generations. Graphic and photographic materials from the architecture museum funds as well as the news reels of the 30-50-ies were widely used in the film. 39 40 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Ildar Hanov and His Soul Temple documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by «Lennauchfilm» Filmstar. The Age of Russian Hoax 2 popular science films for 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written by Yuliya Zybkina and directed by Y. Zakharov directed by Roman Saylsky cameraman V. Petukhov cameraman Maxim Tolstoy The film is about Ildar Hanov, a man that raises the Soul Temple in Kazan, desiring to unify under the same roof all religions of the world. He has the great aim to make our world more happy and kindly. The film was created in two towns of Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan and Naberezhnye Chelny. A History of a Film Shot documentary, 20 minutes, 2010 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation cameramen Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin An example of a person on the screen for a person in front of a screen can be as a medicine, and the seductive poison. The influence of «the most important of all arts» to the masses can’t be overestimated. After the example of heroes of your favorite movies the viewers upturned virgin soil, as Ivan Brovkin, and easily crushed moral barriers («Flights in Dream and Reality») became physicists («Nine Days of One Year») and joined the ranks of «prostitutes servicing foreigners». The task of the cycle - to trace the evolution the filmstar whose fictitious character indicates the time of his formation. Constructivism popular science film, 26 minutes, 2010 produced by written and directed by soundman «Centre of National Film» Studio D. Egorov with the support of Ministry Y. Iskhakov, G. Klimov of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman Shooting a fiction film is an active and fascinating process. Apart from the directed by and the cameramen, property men, costume designers, makeup artists, production designers and other professionals are involved otherwise film-making would have been impossible. The film presents the work of film professionals Alexander Zagoskin, Larisa Konnikova, Lilia Rusetskaya when making the film “Lions, eagles and partridges” directed by Vitaly Melnikov. producer Varvara Urizchenko Peter Vlaskov Elena Evstigneeva The film is about the architecture of Moscow constructivism – a style that is considered to be our trademark in the world architecture. The audience will learn how this Moscow was built, about the work of great innovators such as K.Melnikov, I.Golosov, Vesnin brothers. 41 42 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Resident of Leningrad documentary, 39 minutes, 2011 produced by «Lennauchfilm» cameramen producer produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written L. Shaht K. Velichko, S. Balakirev and directed by cameraman V. Erzova S. Tsihanovich A. Smirnov The name of Olga Bergholz - a poet, playwright and journalist, Musa of Leningrad blockade - is well known. But it was for the first time when the author was able to collect all documents, archival radio records and diaries to represent the dramatic fate of the poet, a «confession of a daughter of the century». Music and Paints The film is about the life and creativity of an eminent Russian composer, founder of the “Mighty Handful” – Modest Musorgskiy. Different aspects of the grand Russian composer’s talent and constant connection with Russia, his time and its problems are shown in the film. On the Fontanka Riverside popular science film, 26 minutes, 2003 produced by documentary, 20 minutes, 2005 with the support of Ministry written and directed by Musorgskiy: “Forward to New Coast!” popular science film, 26 minutes, 2010 TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by Iskander Faizrakhmanov, Emma Mityagina written by S. Nekrasov directed by Iskander Faizrakhmanov directed by K. Artyuhov cameraman Fedr Lyass cameraman K. Moshkovich producer Sergey Zernov It is a musical excursion to the State Tratjyakov Gallery show rooms. To the strains of the music series of Pyotr Chaikovsky we watch the seasons change on the canvases of the Russian painters: “March” by Isaak. Levitan, “The First Verdure” by Iliya. Ostroukhov, “In the ploughed field” by Mikhail. Klodt, “The night over the Dnepr by Arkhip Kuindzhi… At the end of XVIII century the famous and well-being Catherine nobleman Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin built a big house on the Fontanka riverside. During a quarter of the century Derzhavin’s house was a peculiar center of the Russian literature life. Writers, poets, artists and composers got together here. Among them were D. Fonvizin, N. Karamzin,I.Krilov, V.Zhukovskiy, D.Levitskiy, V.Borovikovskiy, O.Kozlovskiy, D. Bortnyanskiy… 43 44 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Russian Folk Crafts Russian Folk Crafts series of popular science films produced by series of popular science films «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by Raisa Zhelibina, Alexandr Kasyanov, Andrey Shishiv, Irina Dobrovolskaya directed by Raisa Zhelibina, Alexandr Kasyanov, A Bouquet from Zhostovo, 26 minutes, 2010 Zhostovo is the illustrious Russian handicraft existing from the year of 1825. The creators of these colourful painted trays were ordinary peasants. Tatyana Malova cameramen Peter Vlaskov, Anatoly Nesterenko, Evgeny Leshin soundman Andrey Zhychkov producers Sergey Zernov, Elena Evstigneeva, Vladimir Bazhin Lacquer Miniature, 2 episodes x 26 minutes, 2006 The film is about how the lacquer miniature art that appeared a thousand years ago in the East assumed the unique national features of the Russian culture. The authors will tell us about the history of its development and touch upon different trends in four basic folk craft centers. “Golden” Seamstresses, 26 minutes, 2007 Russia used to be famous for its needlework: women were busy with embroidery in common houses, in tsar’s and boyar workshops and in monasteries. Real experts embroidered with gold and pearls, they created luxurious clothes for tsars, grand people and the clergy. Rostov Finift, 26 minutes, 2008 According to tradition, painted enamel was used for weapons, ceremonial clothes and church utensils decoration. This film is about the establishment of Finift art in Yaroslavl-Rostov. The Blue Bird Gzhel, 39 minutes, 2010 The village called Gzhel in the Moscow Region is famous for its unique blue-andwhite porcelain. Today, Gzhel ceramics is known all around the world. In workshops of painters and potters, we will see the whole process of creating a work of art. Patterned Shawl, 26 minutes, 2010 As the result of the bicentennial history of the shawl manufacture in Pavlovsky Posad there formed a unique school of shawl painting, which cherishes the traditions and perfects the artists’ skills. The film is about the past and the present of the legendary “Pavlovsky shawl”. «Golden» Khohloma, 26 minutes, 2011 Khokhloma painting - a bright phenomenon of Russian folk arts and crafts, appeared in the XVII century in Nizhegorodskaya province and took its name after large village Khokhloma. Dymkovo toy, 26 minutes, 2011 It’s the most famous clay crafts of Russia: a very simple and clear plastic form, generalized silhouette and bright patterned paintings on a white background. 45 46 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art The First Russian Planetarium documentary, 13 minutes, 2006 produced by «Lennauchfilm» cameraman produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written G. Mihailova M. Zagorenko and directed by cameramen producer The globe-planetarium. The diameter of this unique technique, culture and art miracle is close on 4 meters. In 1713 the globe was made as a gift to the Russian tzar Peter I. His surprising, at times tragic history of the globe goes on. Today it’s the major exhibit of Petersburg Kunstkamera museum. The film was created in St Petersburg, Tsarskoye Selo and Kunstkamera museum. As Long as the Bells Ring documentary, 40 minutes, 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry written and directed by A True Story of Film Music series of popular science films, 5 episodes x 26 minutes, 2006–2008 «Lennauchfilm» Roman Saulskiy Alexander Kuznetsov, Artyom Chernov Sergey Zernov The cycle tells about the history of Russian film music from first sound films up to the present day. The first film covers the period from 1925 to 1940, and the second, from 1940 to 1960, the third about the Sixtieth, the fourth, from 1970 to 1990. The final film of the video series is dedicated to the galaxy of film composers who started working in the new time, such as S.Kuryokhin, L.Desyatnikov, A.Sigle, A.Batagov, etc. Roman Kachanov. Film-portrait documentary, 39 minutes, 2011 with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry written by V. Gurkalenko, V. Matveeva directed by V. Matveeva cameraman N. Zakharkin Church bells have always been admired in Russia. Listening to the bells ringing people sought spiritual comfort as well as cure from diseases. So what happened to us and to our country what made us destroy the churches and silence the bells? Is there a spiritual or genetic memory? Can it be possessed by a nation on the whole or by a person individually? What happened in the late 20th century when the Russian Orthodox Church was revived confirms it. While talking about bell ringing, the film authors also paid attention to scientific research done in this field. Scenes from “Andrey Rublev” directed by A. Tarkovsky have been used in the film. It also includes chronicles and interviews with medics and scientists which will definitely be of great interest for the audience. of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by Roman Saylsky cameraman Maxim Tolstoy soundman Andrey Belyakov producer Vladimir Bazhin It is a documentary film about life of a famous animator, the creator of legendary Soviet cartoons «Cheburashka», «Varezhka», «The Mystery of the Third Planet». The documentary contains interviews with his not less renowned colleagues: Leonid Shvartsman, Vyacheslav Shilobreev, Natalya Orlova, Stanislav Sokolov, and his son Roman Kachanov Jr, a well-known comedy directed by. February 25, 2011 R. Kachanov would have turned 90. But it is not just an anniversary eulogy. The film appeals to thinking audience, and represents yet another attempt to answer the insoluble question: Is it necessary to be under constant stress for successful creation of joyful and luminous artworks? 47 48 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Russian Costa Rica Silhouettes of Anzhu’s House popular science film, 52 minutes, 2008 produced by popular science film, 26 minutes, 2007 «Lennauchfilm» cameraman with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by A. Ganshina A. Markov directed by S. Nasenkova S. Tsikhanovich cameraman K. Sirotinin Bright, sunny, full of unforgettable South-American color and music, film is about the dialogue of two cultures different and very congenial at one time. Cheerful Costa Ricans, got education in USSR, and Russians, settled in Costa Rica, tell about their love to Russia. The film is made in Costa Rica and Russia, addressed to Russian and foreign audience. popular science film, 39 minutes, 2006 popular science film, 26 minutes, 2008 «Lennauchfilm» cameraman produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by Two talented painters regenerated form nothingness an ancient mansion, the Admiral Anzhu’s house. Regeneration of the mansion required huge physical labor and spiritual intension, but they consider that in times of destroying it needs to have the courageto create. Nowadays the house lives its interesting and bright life. Modern sailors and polar explorers, children and youth find their shelter and happiness here. To Become a Lion Siberian Storyteller produced by «Lennauchfilm» of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by produced by with the support of Ministry K. Artyuhov K. Moshkovich We know the fairy tale “Konek-Gorbunok” from a child. Some people consider it to be a folk story. Peter Ershov, the author of this tale, lived in Pushkin time and wrote the tale at 19 years old. 190 years of the birth of Peter Pavlovich Ershov accomplished in 2005. He was born in Siberia near the town Ishim, graduated from the St-Petersburg University and then went back to his native land. Siberian life of the young storyteller is known to few people. The film was created in Tobolsk, Yalutorovsk, Ishim. directed by Alexander Trofimov written by Natalya Beskhlebnaya cameraman Olga Sviridova producer Sergey Zernov It’s exactly Moscow and not St.Petersburg that is a city of stone lions in Russia, according to a widespread view. Besides, Moscow lions differ from the St. Petersburg ones the same as those two cities differ from each other. You will hardly meet Moscow lions on quays and on big squares – and though some of them are rather famous (such as the lion sculpture in Tverskaya Street near the Revolution Museum), most of them are hiding in the shade of mansions or in distant streets. The tale about some of the most interesting lion pairs in Moscow will be built in the form of a detective investigation. From archive materials and historical data of the 19th century, we learn what building the lions accompany, and then we start the search. 49 50 Non-fiction Non-fiction Culture and Art Culture and Art Hiding Places of the Russian Museum series of popular science films, 2 episodes x 26 minutes, 2003 produced by Three Absurd Hours series of documentary films, 2 episodes x 26 minutes, 2005-2006 TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by text writer «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry written Galina Ivanova and directed by Leonid Tarnoruder cameraman Igor Sosenkov producer Sergey Zernov Varvara Urizchenko cameraman Peter Vlaskov producer Sergey Zernov Grace and Disgrace of Fedot Shubin This film is about art and life of Fedot Shubin - one of the greatest representatives of the enlightenment classicism in the Russian art of the XIIIth century. Palaces of the Russian Museum Vvedensky. God Might Be Around There The film is about the owners and the history of building of the four palaces of the Russian museum: Stroganovsky palace, Marble palace, Mikhailovsky (Engineers’) castle and Mikhailovsky palace. Alexander Vvedensky used to call himself “the authority of nonsense”. Behind his cold appearance and affected cynicism he tried to hide his vulnerability and naked, “skinless” feeling of reality. The world created by him was scary and bewitching, piercing and subtle. Fear of the absurdity of life and death – “The world died out. The world was slaughtered, it is a cock”. And a wild guess – “God might be around there”. Yuri Zhivago Festivals and awards: documentary, 26 minutes, 2008 • International Festival of Television Programs and Films “Zolotoy Buben” (Russia, 2006) produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Roman Saulsky, Natalia Nazarova, Andrey Kanivchenko written by Roman Saulsky, Maria Pasholok cameraman Peter Vlaskov producer Sergey Zernov The film is based on Boris Pasternak’s novel “Yuri Zhivago” which was nominated for the Nobel Prize and thus caused a scandal - the Soviet government suppressed the book. Yet, the film, as we can see it from the title, is dedicated not to the novel, but to its main character and his personality. The authors try to recreate a living portrait of Yury Zhivago based on open discussion with researches of Pasternak’s works. Kharms. The Other Line The film will reveal secrets about art and life of Daniil Kharms – one of the most striking members of avantgarde grouping of Russian post-Futurist poets called OBERIU. Kharms was both exquisite and foolish, vice and absurdity coexisted in his life. In order to understand this, one has to indulge into the life of poetry of OBERIU. Such approach is chosen for this film to uncover Kharms’s personality and views on life in the best way. 51 52 Non-fiction Non-fiction Pedagogics and Education Pedagogics and Education Helicopter Pilot Everything Begins from the Childhood popular science film, 39 minutes, 2006 produced by popular science film, 44 minutes, 2006 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by T. Antsiferova written by M. Bakenbaeva, M. Kurtisheva directed by E. Korolenko directed by M. Bakenbaeva cameramen N .Volkov, V. Petukhov cameraman M. Ugarov The honored pilot of Russia, Vadim Bazikin, is a genuine hero of our time. He accomplished unique operations: fixed antennas of government call on the building of Council for Mutual Economic Assistance in Moscow, restored the angel on the steeple of Peter and Paul Cathedral, crosses on the Smolny and Kazan Cathedrals, saved polar explorers and passengers from the steam “Estonia”… In the film “Everything begins from childhood” psychologists, pedagogues and children themselves suggest their variant of a future school. The film raises a problem of child existence in the crazy and cruel megapolis world; how the creative realization, the communion with nature and animals can help children to recover strength and to live in harmony. To be in Dungeon… popular science film, 13 minutes, 2005 A Girl- X-ray popular science film, 42 minutes, 2000 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry produced by «Lennauchfilm» of Culture of Russian Federation with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by written and directed by cameramen cameraman A.Dranitsina A.Solodov V. Matveeva V. Matveeva, D. Kovalenko, A. Smirnov, V. Golounin The film is about the Common Vestry life in a penal colony of St-Petersburg, about a church built and adorned with prisoner’s own hands, about the work of a priest and his relations with prisoners. About the healthy influence of love and faith accepted by prisoners in the gail and transformed souls of criminals . Every man has his own talents and abilities. A film character tells us about her talents gone beyond borders of ordinary man’s abilities. If desired she can see through objects… Researching the brain, scientists have already convinced of the fact that a man doesn’t use even one tenth of his inner potential. That’s why it’s not surprising that children with extraordinary abilities are regularly born all over the world. It’s not a sensation anymore. 53 54 Non-fiction Non-fiction Pedagogics and Education Pedagogics and Education Naval Heritage of Russia documentary, 39 minutes, 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio We Sell Happiness popular science film, 28 minutes, 2006 produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written and directed by Nikolay Chuev cameraman Peter Vlaskov executive producer Vladimir Buka producer (with the participation of Y. Fomichev) cameramen K. Vinogradov, S. Kaledin, M. Ignatenko The film investigates into the sudden appeared phenomenon in the life of new Russia – a destiny of the actor Vladimir Permyakov, become an image of the infamous financial pyramid “MMM” deceived thousands of compatriots. popular science film, 33 minutes, 2002 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written cameramen N. Bolshakova Nadezhda We are the Deaf popular science film, 52 minutes, 2004 and directed by and directed by Elena Evstigneeva The strange thing is: Voronezh, which is situated far from seas and oceans, is called “the cradle of the Russian navy”! Three centuries ago the first Admiralty was established here by Peter the Great. This film is a story of how modern residents of Voronezh try to recollect documentary evidence of that event and how the traditions of the Russian navy are cherished by young cadets. produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry written N. Makarov K. Tikhomirov, A. Erastov The film is about deaf people telling about how they “hear”; they don’t think themselves mute because they talk with hands; how many gesture languages exist in the world and how their life in other countries is organized. They don’t consider themselves invalids and they live the full life in their world. and directed by cameramen V. Matveeva V. Matveeva, D. Kovalenko The film is about a Russian woman got into Finland by fate willing and placed by fatal disease in the moral dilemma: to hold onto the life or accept Christ and be reconciled. But her choice infuses with hope… 55 56 Non-fiction Non-fiction Pedagogics and Education Pedagogics and Education The First Height Losing the Heart to Children documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by documentary, 26 minutes, 2011 «Lennauchfilm» cameramen «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by produced by with the support of Ministry written A. Pavlenko M. Ignatenko, A. Kovrigin Story about pupils of Kovalevsky orphanage rising up their first altitude with their principal father Andrey. They reopen the world around them that had once betrayed them, they learn how to believe and love. An amazing man guides them to their first height. His name is Father Andrey. An acute problem bothers his mind and soul: whether these children have future or not. Can we answer question? and directed by Nikolay Chuev cameraman Andrew Bichkov producer Vladimir Bazhin The film is devoted to Russian system of supplementary education which helps children to develop their creativity, practical skills and abilities, find their place in life and be successfull in their future profession. A Student-Spiderman Origin of Things popular science film, 20 minutes, 2005 popular science film, 39 minutes, 2008 produced by produced by «Lennauchfilm» «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written by I. Roldugin directed by L. Roldugina cameraman M. Ugarov “Origin of things” is a cognitive film about the history of things became a part of our life a long time ago. Mirror, pencil, pen, ink, sheet of paper, eraser, compasses – any schoolchild has these things in his schoolbag. Pupils Anton, Masha and Vitya now get into ancient Greece, then to China or Egypt from the usual schoolroom, knowing uncommon history of common things. The film is mainly addressed to the school audience. and directed by cameraman A. Novgorodov A. Mazur A young man comes to a big city, enters a college, attends lectures and seminars, meets friends and a girlfriend - it’s an ordirnary way of life of every student. But once he got into Internet and stuck in the web. What will happen to our hero? The author tryed to understand why real life was replaced by virtual contacts. 57 58 Non-fiction Non-fiction Pedagogics and Education Pedagogics and Education Fairy Tales of the Russian Wood series of popular science films, 3 episodes x 10 minutes, 2003 produced by producer TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» Fate of a Drummer popular science film, 39 minutes, 2011 produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation Sergey Zernov written and directed by cameraman producer written by Tamara Nikolaeva directed by Kirill Kemnitz cameraman Konstantin Fedorovich cast Mikhail Vaskov, wolf cub Grey «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry Episode 4 “…Wolf Cub by Name” It is a touching story about the huntsman finding a little wolf cub with a broken pad in the wood and taking care of him. But one day the cub’s mother comes and takes it back to the wood… Episode 5 “Wonder in Spots” “Wonder in spots“ is a wild lynx named Pestrushka. The forester acquaints his granddaughter Lisa with his charge that he once saved after the storm and tells the girl about the habits and peculiarities of this beautiful animal. D. Kyzmin I. Zhorov A. Smirnov The film is about homeless children in modern Russia and those who help abandoned children. «Fate of a Drummer» - a piercing story about one child’s life. At the End of the Rope popular science film, 39 minutes, 2010 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by Tamara Nikolaeva directed by Yury Popovich cameraman Konstantin Fedorovich cast Mikhail Vaskov, Elizaveta Sveshnikova, lynx Shella written Episode 6 “Autumn Troubles” This is a story about the little mouse, which while trying to find a safe place for wintering, gets to know that there are more enemies than friends in the forest… And that there is no more true friend for it than a man. written by Marina Sobe-Panek directed by Igor Nesterov cameraman Konstantin Fedorovich cast starring Mikhail Vaskov Vasily Kupriyanov and directed by D. Kuzmin cameraman K. Velichko The film deals with one of most dangerous trends of today’s Russia, drugs addiction and alcoholism. It is high time to stop just stating facts or analyzing the phenomena and to start resisting to search a way out and to cure. Unfortunately, such cases are rare yet, but still they are giving hope to the mothers who lose their sons in the times when there are no wars or natural disasters. Through several human fates the film authors describe the sources and causes of the problem as well as possible remedies. Faith, hope and love can help us go this way. Go ahead! Walk and ye shall reach. 59 60 Non-fiction Non-fiction Professions Professions Magic of Words and Sounds popular science film, 39 minutes, 2011 produced by Miracles Factory series of popular science films, 7 episodes x 26 minutes «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by A. Finchenko directed by Alexey Vakhrushev directed by A. Gladkih written by Sergey Kapkov cameraman A. Gladkih cameraman Nikita Khokhlov producer A. Smirnov producer This is a historical and ethnographic study of the traditional way of life of Russian North: Veps, Karelian, Russian, and their mystic rites, rituals, relationships with the world. A shepherd in Russia - one of the oldest professions. This is a man who takes under his responsibility alien cattle - the main material value of a peasant family, on which their survival is often depended at that times. Pastoralism preserved archaic forms and a ritual system up to the end of XX century. The image of a shepherd: his behavior, specific professional attributes, secret «knowledge» of mediator between forces of nature and people, made him a special man. For the audience a cartoon is just fun. Only a few people know what a hard job it is. How and from what are the cartoons made? What is it like to be the directed of animated films? One of the leading modern directed bys of animated films – Mikhail Aldashin – is searching for the answers to these questions. Sergey Zernov Episode 1. “Independent Animator”, 2005 Episode 3. “Art Directed by”, 2006 Episode 2. “Written by”, 2006 Episode 4. “Animator”, 2006 Episode 5. “Cast”, 2006 Episode 6. “Composer”, 2007 Prologue. “On the Part of Viewer”, 2008 A Man with Non-Existent Profession popular science film, 26 minutes, 2006 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman music producer Maria Makhanko Peter Vlaskov Vladimir Romanichev Sergey Zernov The interview with this remarkable man, famous for his “golden hands”, will answer many questions and explain to the viewer that plastic surgery is a way to rid oneself of insecurities, complexes, pathologies and other troubles. This way, one can preserve individuality and avoid becoming one of those dolls from the covers of famous magazine. 61 62 Non-fiction Non-fiction Professions Professions Rare Professions Rare Professions series of popular science films, 4 episodes x 26 minutes series of popular science films, 4 episodes x 26 minutes Slippers for a Bear” Copyists 2006 produced by 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written and directed by cameraman producers and directed by Mikhail Voronezhtsev Anatoliy Nesterenko Sergey Zernov, The list of popular professions is not large. However, rare and sometimes even unique professions are also worth attention. The film tells us about shoemakers who have to deal with custom, sometimes quite strange orders. 2007 producer Vladimir Buka Elena Evstigneeva This film is about unique professionals – the artists who copy museum pieces. Dinosaur’s skeleton recreation will illustrate the miracle of this rare profession, its special features and difficulties. 2010 «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written cameraman Peter Vlaskov executive producer A Shot on the Screen Heirs of Stradivari and directed by Mikhail Voronezhtsev cameraman producer Nikolay Makovskiy produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry written Mikhail Voronezhtsev Anatoliy Nesterenko Sergey Zernov and directed by Peter Vlaskov executive producer Vladimir Buka producer A tale on the making of three musical instruments such as violin, cello and guitar, by various masters. The topic is the unique profession and masters themselves, people of different fates and different age united by one passion which is to reach the skill some day comparable to that of the great Stradivari. We will visit their workshops, see them working, hear their tales on how they came to such a rare profession, and learn some secrets of their skills. Mikhail Voronezhtsev cameraman Elena Evstigneeva Battle scenes, shots and explosions, bright flashes and fire glows – each of us has seen these special effects on the screen but very few have seen the people who create them. Cinema magicians - gunsmiths and pyrotechnics - will disclose some secrets of their profession. 63 64 Non-fiction Non-fiction Nature. Ecology Nature. Ecology Living Planet Without Sun popular science film, 13 minutes, 2008 produced by popular science film, 20 minutes, 2007 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written by Z. Kusainova, D. Belyaev and directed by A. Redkin directed by S. Firsov, D. Belyaev cameraman D. Alexeev cameraman A. Mazur The film-proverb about life in a megapolis. Spaces, motion, speed, horizontal life. And if we rise and fly up to the Sun, will the life change? Delicacy popular science film, 26 minutes, 2008 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry Such notion as “rubbish” doesn’t exist in nature at all. It’s exceptionally a human invention. But what is rubbish? A valuable resource, capable to solve ecological and economical problems? A “culture layer” of civilization? Where does it get into after we take it away out of borders of our living space... This film gives food for thought and helps to understand the essence of this problem. Call of the Sea popular science film, 26 minutes, 2007 of Culture of Russian Federation produced by written «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry and directed by M. Kondrikova cameraman M. Kondrikova of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Alexander Trofimov written by Viktor Lebedinsky, Alexander Trofimov cameraman producer Who from us didn’t meet an ordinary green frog? And of course, met it nobody occurred its life is a heroic overcoming of a quantity of obstacles as natural so artificial (made by people). And hardly anybody occurred the human life can depend on the life of this little green animal! Because a frog isn’t just an animal for laboratory researches but is the most important constituent of Planet Ecosystem. This film is about an ordinary green frog that lives surprising, full of different adventures life, struggling for its own survival and for survival of a human. The film tells us about details of this struggle in all stages of animal evolution (from embryo till adult); about dramatic situations appeared in the process of this struggle and about human role in this struggle. Viktor Lebedinsky Sergey Zernov The film is about people belonging to a profession that is ancient and new at the same time – modern divers. Not to be confused with tourist divers! They don’t look for adventures, the sea bottom is their source of income. Wet or fine, summer and winter alike, they find shellfish and then sell them to maintain themselves and their families. The film features a parallel research telling about the life and craft of ancient divers, plungers of the 19th and the early 20th century, and aqualungers of the 21st century. 65 66 Non-fiction Non-fiction Nature. Ecology Nature. Ecology The Map of Perilous Depths series of documentary films, 2 episodes x 26 minutes, 2010 The Dangerous Baltic produced by The Сat Vaska’s Сlinic popular science film, 26 minutes, 2008 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameramen written and directed by Vladimir Marin cameraman Vladimir Marin voice executive producer producer M. Ugarov, Y. Gorbachevskiy Alexander Klyukvin Vladimir Buka Elena Evstigneeva The amount of chemical weapons of the Third Reich would be enough to destroy the whole population of our planet. Soon after the Second World War has ended it was decided to sink over 260 thousand tons of dangerous cargo into the depths of the Baltic Sea, where it has been decomposing till the present days. How to help the nature to destroy this horrible track of war?And what if the human interference will turn out to be a fatal error?. Festivals and awards: • Laureate of the II International film festival “People and ships” (Ukraine, 2010) • Russian National competition “Science to the Masses” – the 1st prize in the nomination “The surprising is near” (Russia, 2010) Behind the Kara Gates produced by I. Efremova, V. Efremov Both animals and people live with inequality in a huge megapolis: some go on the bum and starve, others lead a life of luxury. And even so these worlds cross… Film characters are kind, dedicated to their work people that try all-out to ease animal life in the megapolis: animal shelter workers, veterinary doctors and just citizens loving animals. Ladoga – the Unknown Lake popular science film, 39 minutes, 2010 produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by A. Pavlenko cameraman K. Velichko «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by Vladimir Marin cameraman Vladimir Marin voice executive producer producer Alexander Klyukvin Vladimir Buka Elena Evstigneeva The second film of the series is about the scientific research in the Kara Sea studying the function of icebergs near Newfound Land in the process of neutralization of the nuclear waste. Do you know where the Great Lakes are? Certainly, in America – everybody says. American film-makers made them internationally known. But few people ever think of the Great lakes of Europe that are mostly located in Russia. The film about Ladoga lake tells us what everybody has to know today. The Ladoga coasts are really a geological book of the Earth with great landscapes and unique nature. Hopefully, our film will make people think again whether we are living our lives and planning our future correctly and whether we should try to save Ladoga, this valuable nature reserve now, before it’s too late. The film addresses people of different age groups, primarily the young audience. The film was shot in different parts of the Ladoga region. 67 68 Non-fiction Non-fiction Nature. Ecology Nature. Ecology Proximate Cares Ledin documentary, 44 minutes, 2005 produced by popular science film, 20 minutes, 2004 «Lennauchfilm» produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by T. Zanko directed by E. Korolenko, V. Petukhov cameraman V. Petukhov written and directed by M. Kondrikov cameraman M. Kondrikov Film-portrait of the operator, film directed by, legendary man Yuriy Ledin, devoted his 30 years to filming of popular science films about wild animals of the North. Each film takes about half a year of living in Arctic, on the islands of The Arctic and Pacific Ocean. Despite all the difficulties of expeditions, Ledin family - his wife Lyudmila and daugther Veronica were always together. The film-observation on the life of people and animals that live side by side in urban environment and don’t notice each other. Episodes, like a mosaic, create amazing pictures and going to deep philosophical thoughts. Modern city gives precious material to research the eternal problem of spiritual and pragmatic side of a common man’s life. Sea Magpie Wide is the Sea, Time to Get Stones Together popular science film, 26 minutes, 2011 produced by popular science film, 39 minutes, 2005 «Lennauchfilm» produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by by N. Dorofeeva written directed by by S. Cihanovich and directed by cameraman S. Cihanovich producer «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry cameraman N. Makarov K. Tikhomirov A. Smirnov Sea Magpie! It sounds intriguing. In fact, the name is not scientific. This is a catcher: a large, stocky bird with contrasting black and white plumage and bright red beak. Why is it called «sea magpie»? The movie was filmed in famous Kandalaksha Nature Reserve in the Netherlands. People swim to their homeland. And the homeland is on the sea bottom. There they were born and there are tombs of their forefathers. The first film “Wide is the sea” was made in 1986. Then the filmmaker for the first time discovered a tragedy creation of Ribinskoye storage, the biggest artificial sea in the world. Twenty years passed away. How does a human live on the artificial sea shores today?.. 69 70 Non-fiction Non-fiction Nature. Ecology Nature. Ecology 100 Skins of Living Bears documentary, 26 minutes, 2010 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio voice produced by «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by T. Vershinina Vladimir Marin directed by T. Denisova Alexander Klyukvin cameraman Y. Gorbachevskiy cameraman Maxim Tolstoy executive producer Vladimir Buka producer popular science film, 26 minutes,, 2008 with the support of Ministry written and directed by There, on Invisible Paths… Elena Evstigneeva The Severnaya Zemlya arches used to be the last uncharted area of our planet. It was until four enthusiasts under the direction of Georgy Ushakov set off for an expedition in 1930. They spent two years amidst the ice and the rocks, trying to survive and to collect the priceless information. Festivals and awards: • Laureate of the II International film festival “People and ships” as the best film about the Arctic explorers (Ukraine, 2010) • “Arctic” International Non-fiction Films Festival (Russia, 2010) An educational film that shows experimental search of the best foresty development methods from the economical, ecological and social points of view, to show elaborated projects and forest-keeping technologies (exemplary foresty, modern storage technique, forest-planting technique). Language of Polar Sages popular science film, 44 minutes, 2011 Dolphin Country popular science film, 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio of Culture of Russian Federation with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by cameraman producer Varvara Urizchenko written by Vladimir Marin, Andrew Kovikin directed by Vladimir Marin cameraman Maxim Tolstoy producer Vladimir Bazhin Valentin Khalturin Sergey Zernov Based on the interviews with scientists and coaches and the extensive historical and scientific data and iconography the film relates of the man’s friend, unusual and insufficiently known animal – dolphin. The film shows the weekdays of Moscow dolphinarium, the work of coaches and the centre of children’s dolphinotherapy. We often forget artists, stars once being admired by the whole country. What are their fates? Yegor was the first white whale in Russia, which began to act in a dolphin show, becoming the brightest impression of childhood for thousands of children. After twenty years of living next to people he ran away ... While studying the history of Yegor, we’ll watch unique animals - white polar whales and learn their habitats in the wild. They are considered to be the smartest creatures on our planet, along with horses, dogs, monkeys, but, perhaps, we know the least just about white whales, Russian whales. 71 72 Non-fiction Non-fiction Geography. Geopolitics. Ethnography Geography. Geopolitics. Ethnography Adventure with a Plus or Operation “Polar Ring” documentary, 2 episodes x 26 minutes produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio producer cameramen popular science film, 26 minutes, 2003 produced by TPO «Tsentrnauchfilm» with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written and directed by People in the Cold Ocean Vladlen Kryuchkin Sergey Zernov Vladimir Kipin, and directed by Sergey Rakhomyagi cameraman Sergey Rakhomyagi producer Sergey Zernov Vyacheslav Titov Peter Vlaskov voice Igor Ilyin Film 1. 2004 It is about the 1st stage of expedition “Polar ring”, stretched from Salekhard to Chukotka. The audience will hear the fascinating story, full of overcomings, risk and meetings with the wonderful nature.fauna and aboriginals of the Extreme North. Film 2. 2006 This is a story about the 2d stage of expedition “Artic Ring”, about 9 enthusiasts, who took 4 cars (land rovers) and left Northern Land Archipelago and headed for Greenland and Canada by passing through The North Pole. and their equipment and cars behave in highly extreme conditions on the drifting iceberg and on the glaciers of Canada and Greenland. Searching for Ancient Greek Titanik It is the story about the ancient settlement on the world’s end right at the Arctic ocean in the mouth of the Indigirka River – “The Russian Mouth”. For more than three hundred years the people , that came from the Centre of Russia and settled down among the Yakuts, Yukachirs, Lamuts, Chukchi, have managed to keep the Russian language, the Russian face type and the Russian customs. The film relates of the severe life of the Russian Indigirka people under the circumstances of the Extreme North, their trades and culture. Mezhozerye popular science film, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by popular science film, 26 minutes, 2004 «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of the Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography written and directed by A.Gladkih cameraman A.Gladkih written and directed by cameramen Alexander Trofimov Nikolay Feonychev, Natalia Bentzionova, Viktor Lebedinsky producer Sergey Zernov This film is about a new word in archeology – underwater investigations in the Black Sea, that opened a surprising world of ancient navigators. Leningrad region, Podporozhsky district, village Ladva, 450 km from Saint-Petersburg. At first sight it’s one of great number dying Russian villages, but once an amazing man came here… It’s a film-dialogue, film-reflection about the simplest and the most complicated – about Motherland. 73 74 Non-fiction Non-fiction Geography. Geopolitics. Ethnography Geography. Geopolitics. Ethnography Russian Map Russian Map III series of popular science films, 4 episodes produced by 52 minutes, 2003 «Lennauchfilm» with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by I. Sidelnikov, V. Gurkalenko cameramen D.Kovalenko. A.Yakubovskiy Russian Map 26 minutes, 2001 Why does Russia need Kurils, Arctic Regions, Polar Region, the Kaliningrad Region? What attitude should we have towards territorial and ethnical pretensions of our neighbors? What did we get after the USSR’s disintegration? What are geopolitical interests of Russia? The author of the film pores at these and many other questions. Russian Map II 39 minutes, 2002 What will Russian Federation be? What borders and what people with? What ideas will underlie the life support, security and country development? What technologies will help to break through the post-technologic era? The film was created in Chukotka, Sakhalin, BaikalAmur Mainline. Russian Map IV: From Today Towards Tomorrow 52 minutes 2005 Characters of this film are people – “guests from the future”. Today they make what we appreciate tomorrow. The film shows a variety of know-how in transport, house construction, that ensures the right way to the future. The film was created in GMK “Norilsk Nikel”, Putoransky reserve in Taymir, Arkhangelsk Region, St-Petersburg and Moscow. Yucatan popular science film, 63 minutes 2006 The 2nd film of the cycle “Russian map” is dedicated to the theme of Russian entry into the international market. Are Russia and the world market compatible? Does it exist the only right “especial” geopolitical way for Russia? Does a demographic catastrophe await for Russia. These and other vital important questions are a controversial theme of notable political figures, representatives of the “fourth estate”. What do ordinary upcountry people think all about it? produced by with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation written and directed by Y. Zakharov cameraman V. Petukhov The film is about legends, magic rites and divinations of Mayans living on the picturesque peninsula Yucatan (Mexico). This film combines with poetic contemplation, real presence of today’s Indians, their marvelous life philosophy and startlingly deep and wise texts of ancient Mayans. All this is able to take fancy of a modern European man. 75 76 Non-fiction Non-fiction Secret Cinematography Secret Cinematography The Endurance of the Cruise is not Limited Secret Cinematography documentary, 26 minutes, 2007 produced by series of documentary films, 2005-2006 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation producer Sergey Zernov written and directed by cameramen producer Vyacheslav Tin, Dmitry Zubarev Sergey Zernov A few days chronicle of the nuclear-powered GM cruiser’s “Pyotr Veliky” life. This flagship of the Northern Fleet can be perceived as a remarkable model of international cooperation, as officers and sailors from Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and many other countries are on service here. Victims of the Two Dictatorships series of popular science films, 3 episodes x 26 minutes, 2004 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Mikhail Mariamov written by Pavel Polyan, Nataljya Yasnitskaya with the participation of Mikhail Mariamov cameramen Dmitry Masurenkov, Sergey Rakhomyagy, Igor Puchkov producer “Meeting the Bomb”, 27 minutes In the summer of 1949 a film crew from Moscow film studio of popular scientific films set off to Semipalatinsk firing ground in order to make a movie about the test of the first Soviet atomic bomb… Dmitry Zubarev Sergey Zernov The interviews with the people that survived in the camps for prisoners of war and the extermination camps in Germany and that went through the filtration and then the soviet camps were assumed as the basis for all the three films of the series “Victims of the two dictatorships”. Our interlocutors are the people of different fates and of different views on what was happening to them and to the country in those years, but all their stories subjugate with their sincerity and trustworthiness. The films contain a lot of chronicles from the Russian and German archives, as well as a lot of photos from the private collections. The films were shot in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Minsk, Berlin, Cologne, Buchenwald. directed by Boris Smirnov written by Vladimir Ivanov cameramen Valery Akhnin, Vladimir Poddubitzky “About What Happened”, 26 minutes On the 4th of March 1961 the USSR became the first country in the world which intercepted and destroyed a head of a ballistic missile. This film will uncover things that used to be hidden from public. written and directed by cameraman Vladimir Ivanov Anna Dashina “Air Combat…On the Ground”, 26 minutes The film concerns one of the most delicate topics – the opposition of the corporation “MiG” and the company “Sukhoy”. This problem has never been directly brought out, but nevertheless it has been remaining open for a long time. Shots from secret films of those times have been used in this documentary. directed by Vyacheslav Afonin written by Vladimir Ivanov cameraman Peter Vlaskov 77 78 Animation Animation Athanasius 5 series of animation films for 5 minutes, 2011 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry Time of Tales cycle of animation films Just Owl 13 min, 2011 of Culture of Russian Federation produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio directed by Vladimir Naumov with the support of Ministry written by Dmitry Namichkin, Marat Latipov of Culture of Russian Federation production designer producer Oleg Dobrovolsky Vladimir Bazhin directed by Anton Kichkin, Elena Sokolova written by Irina Zalogina, Oleg Kozirev production designer producer Tatyana Martinova, Larisa Kanivchenko Vladimir Bazhin This is a selected screening of «Going Beyond Three Seas», which includes the most interesting and entertaining moments of the travel diary of Russian merchant Athanasius Nikitin, the first European who visited India in 1471 The authors tried to recreate the atmosphere of the literary source: the movie is full of humor, unusual and paradoxical situations in which Athanasius is always the winner. This is a story about hard-working and resourceful Owl, year after year faithfully fulfilling its mission, which, as it turned out, no one needs. The Owl - Head of Statistics Office for Supervision of fireflies. His Family hollow is to be demolished for the sake of the GovernorBear: it spoils the view of the clearing. Parables of Jesus series of animation films, 13 minutes, 2011 Mouse On-line series of animation films, 4 episodes x 25 minutes, 2009 produced by produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Sergey Antonov written by Oleg Kozyrev producer Vadim Sotskov Many people would come to listen to Jesus Christ’s sermons. Most of all they liked to listen to his didactic parables. Four of them laid the basis for this mini-series: Parable of the Good Samaritan, Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Prodigal Son, Parable of the Lost Sheep. directed by Anton Kichkin, Elena Sokolova written by Irina Zalogina, Oleg Kozirev production designer producer Tatyana Martinova, Larisa Kanivchenko Vladimir Bazhin It is hard to imagine two more different from each other beings than the Bat (The Mouse) and Sunny Bunny (Zaya). Zaya due to his «solar nature» is a famous optimist. He looks at the world positively. Night life in solitude has left its imprint on the character of the Mouse. She is «unfriendly», prone to depression, but romantic and dreamy at the same time. Meeting with Zaya has changed the Mouse, because when you are treated with warmth, the world no longer seems so hostile. 79 80 Animation Animation Road Stories series of animation films, 6 episodes x 6,5 minutes, 2010 produced by Two Again 5 episodes x 5 minutes, 2010 «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written by Dmitry Naumov written by Sergey Martynov directed by Sergey Romashkin directed by Svetlana Khalkina, Roman Zavrazhin producer Elena Evstigneeva producer There is a wonderful world near us – the world of cars, bikes, scooters and other wheeled means of transport. They can talk to each other, make friends and play just like we do! Yet among our “wheeled” characters you can meet villains as well…Just like in the world of men: didactic and funny things happen, and the good fights the evil. Elena Evstigneeva Sequel of the comical tales about two very surprising neighbours – Cat and Bear. In the new episodes of this mini-series the main characters will fight boredom with playing tick-tack-toe, growing raspberrycane, making photographs, cooking soup and treating each other for a cold. Sluggish Bear and inventive Cat will amuse the young audience with funny everyday events. Miraculous Adventures of a Fool Who Am I? 26 minutes, 2008 13 minutes, 2010 produced by produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation written written by Natalya Roumyantseva directed by Konstantin Arefiev animator Andrey Parygin producer Elena Evstigneeva producer Sergey Zernov Poems by Nicolay Oleynikov. The incredible adventures of poet Nicolay Oleynikov in the world of imagination. Clippings and paper cuts, photographs and vintage posters give a life to new images, rhymes and poems in this movie. This satiric collage of poetry and animation is hiding a sharp parody behind the intentional primitivism. and directed by Ekaterina Parygina The main character of the story, a nine-year-old boy gets from the world of people to the world of magic, where various funny and amusing things happen to him. Festivals and awards: • International Animation Film Festival Tindirindis (Lithuania, 2010) • International Animation Film Festival “Golden Kuker” (Bulgaria, 2010) • International Forum “Russian Film” in Tel Aviv (Israel, 2008) • International Film Festival “East&West” (Russia, 2008) 81 82 Animation Animation The Fisherman and His Soul Toy Angel 13 minutes, 2008 10 minutes, 2007 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by with the support of Ministry «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by, written by, written and directed by animators art directed by Zalina Bideeva and leading animator Svetlana Shuhaeva, Elena Petrova, animators Ekaterina Boikova, Alexey Chistov, cameraman Sergey Zernov A story of a toy – small wax angel – turning everything upside down in the soul of a boy deprived of mother’s love. Festivals and awards: • International Orthodox Festival of TV & Radio Programs (Russia, 2010) • Best First Film – International Animation Film Festival “Golden Kuker” (Bulgaria, 2010) • International Animation Film Festival Anim’est (Romania, 2010) • Open International Festival of War Films named after Yu. N. Ozerov (Russia, 2010) • International Animation Festival “Hiroshima” (Japan, 2010) • Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival (Korea, 2010) Alena Romasheva, Alexander Fokin, Lajsan Iskanderova, Svetlana Smirnova, Ekaterina Bojkova Alexey Mironov producer Vladislav Bairamgulov music Maxim Dolzhanskiy Alexey Aygi sound producer Sergey Almaev producer Sergey Zernov Based on the fairy tale by Oscar Wilde. The main character is a young fisherman who fell in love with the Sea Maiden. Because he loves her so much and wants to unite with her, he decides to send off his soul. A preacher chased him off, but a young witch agreed to help him. The young fisherman sends off his soul without giving it his heart. Having traveled for some time, his soul returned to him and though it united with him by deceiving him first, the young fisherman’s heart still belonged with the Sea Maiden. Autumn of Childhood 10 minutes, 2005 Stranger 3D animation, 13 minutes, 2007 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry produced by of Culture of Russian Federation «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry directed by Ekaterina Boikova, Agamurad Amanov of Culture of Russian Federation written by Nikolay Makovsky artist cameraman Agamurad Amanov Andrey Kanivchenko directed by Elena Kaliberda, Sergey Martynov written by Alexander Kopov animator Agamurad Amanov art directed by Igor Matveev producer Sergey Zernov producer Sergey Zernov A crazy guy named Snap and his girlfriend wandering around between solar systems don’t think that you should always be alert in the digital future. Opening the entry into the virtual reality they don’t realize that it will be hard to leave. What they should know is that fear, danger and tears are very real. The swing squeak… ringing children’s laughter… the gramophone in the yard and the couples dancing nearby… frisking house cats… Childhood is a happy, carefree time! But disaster is already sitting on your window like a crow. And soon the cruel wind of adult life will whirl you like an autumn leaf. The film relates to the thirties of the last century – the time of repressions and mass shooting. We will see this time by the eyes of the political prisoner that came back to his home yard many years after. 83 84 Animation Feature films Once There Lived a Secretary of Defence 13 minutes, 2006 produced by Sakura Jam comedy, 85 minutes, 2011 «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by, leading animator scriptwriteк art directed by The film is a new interpretation of the famous fairy-tale about Tsarevna the frog. starring producer directed by Boris Korshunov post-production Sergey Sedov written by Svetlana Khalkina cameraman Ludmila Ivanova, Valentina Telechkina cast Sergey Zernov Igor Sharov Dmitry Maltsev Maria Aronova, Pyotr Krasilov, Sergey Zernov, Elena Evstigneeva, Svetlana Kuchmaeva «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Nataljya Kryzhanovskaya (Eskior) written by Roman Saulsky music Roman Saulsky аrtist Maxim Ushakov voices Roman Saulsky, Denis Popov, Olga Prokhvatylo, Arseny Amelchenko Sergey Zernov The script was written after the novel producer of A. Gir “Aranea’s Signet-Ring”. This is the story of the king, who turned out to be the present to himself on his birthday. The King’s Breakfast 6 minutes, 2005 «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written and directed by Leonid Bochkov Renat Davletyarov producers 9 minutes, 2006 produced by Yulia Aug Evginia Loza, Alexey Panin, The King’s Present produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry Dmitry Vorontsov is eagerly trying to develop his business according to international standards. The only problem is that no motivations and teaching techniques have their effect on the staff. Crisis-manager from Japan, the real samurai Tomokatzu-san comes to Moscow in order to help the hopeless businessman. Only Asian wisdom together with Russian mother wit will help office workers to get out of financial crisis. Ekaterina Boikova, Alexander Fokin cameraman Maxim Granik producer Sergey Zernov It is a fairy tale about the proud king who has been spelled into a frog. Who will kiss him to remove a spelled? www.sakura-film.ru 85 86 Feature films Feature films Open Air Greenhouse Effect drama, 80 minutes, 2008 drama, 93 minutes, 2005 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation of Culture of Russian Federation directed by Denis Neymand written by Olga Donets directed by Valeriy Akhadov Pavel Kapinos written by Oleg Antonov cameraman cast Andrey Chadov, Yuriy Kolokolnikov, cameraman Egor Tomoshevskiy, Anna Slyu, cast Yuriy Oskin, Alexey Fedkin executive producer producer producer Rostislav Pirumov Elena Polyakova (Rita), Alexander Yakin (Мute) Sergey Zernov Svetlana Kuchmaeva Sergey Zernov Three guys are stranded in taiga without any means of survival and existence. Will they retain their friendship when their true-selves are revealed? As it turns out, the taiga is the best place to settle scores. It opens up many secrets and unveils true feelings when the main goal is to stay alive. But do the heroes really want to escape this deadly taiga? Georg This is a story about two lonely, lost teenagers. The first one is a small-town girl Rita, she stays alone in an unfamiliar, huge and noisy city. She has lost her suitcase at the railway station and has nowhere to go. Her saviour’s nickname is Mute, he is a homeless boy, ignored by the society as well. Loneliness and despair bring these teenagers together, and their relationship grows into a tender, romantic friendship. Together they will find a way out and start a new life, full of unbelievable adventures. The Trotter drama, 100 minutes, 2008 drama, 90 minutes, 2005 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation Peeter Simm written by Alexander Borodianskiy, Mati Pildre art directed by music cast written by Rain Kotov and directed by Kalju Kivi cameraman Yriy Poteenko cast Marko Matvere, Anastasia Makeeva, Renars producers Svetlana Kuchmaeva Ivo Felt, Marten Kross, Sergey Zernov, Ilkka Matila The film is about Georg Ots, one of the most famous and beloved signers in Estonia and the whole Soviet Union, his complicated fate that was developed in rough and rapidly changing times. Ots remained an unknown singer for international opera stages – it was a feature of the time, the Soviet system did not “squander” talents. It’s a very personal story about creative work, love and intrigues, told on behalf of Asta Saar, he artist’s second wife. Leonid Botchkov Yevgeniy Davydov Andrey Kharitonov, Pavel Kipnis, Evgeniy Knyazev, Sergey Batalov, Kaupers, Тыну Карк, Элле Кулль executive producer «Centre of National Film» Studio of Culture of Russian Federation directed by cameraman produced by with the support of Ministry Lyudmila Chursina, Yuriy Nazarov, Аvidity and cruelty are pure human feelings . Horses couldn’t understand the meaning of the words “revolution” and “war” Jonatahan Swift “The travel of Hoolliver”. Anatoliy Kalmikov, Alexander Chislov executive producer producer Svetlana Kuchmaeva Sergey Zernov The movie takes place in the period of 1916-1924, in the most dramatic period in Russian history. This is a story about three totally different people of different character and social status, whose paths have crossed because of a unique horse, an Orlov mare called Flattery. 87 88 Feature films Alphabetical Index The Lord Of The Air Waves romantic comedy, 83 minutes, 2004 produced by «Centre of National Film» Studio with the support of Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation written by Ekaterina Kalinina, Nataliya Chepik directed by Ekaterina Kalinina cameramen Nicolay Kovalchuk, Alexey Ubeivolk cast Alexey Kortnyev, Kiril Tetenkin, Maria Shalaeva, Natalia Fisson, Dmitriy Horonko, Evgeniy Koryakovskiy, Irina Brazgovka, Olga Burakova, Farkhad Makhmudov, Anton Tabakov, Alisa Priznyakova soundtrack “The Horonko Orchestra”, Sergey Galanin and “Serga”, “Neschastniy Sluchay”, Pavel Kashin, “Kolibry”, “AukzYon”, Garik Sukatchev and “Nepricasaemie” producer Sergey Zernov Radio broadcast stands for a huge part of the city’s night life. Radio helps those who are lost in the night find each other, and brings warmth and comfort to the homes of people, suffering from loneliness and insomnia. In this light, DJs become masters of people’s destinies. Different people with different histories and fates gathered at the radio station “Ulet”: the designer Tanya, that cannot forget her first love; Robin Good of nowadays Leonid that cleans the streets of the night city; deceived by the producer the singer and the composer Kim Bakh; the first year student Dinka that fell in love with the voice of the young DJ; her friend the top model Svetka; and the strange tramp with the maniac’s manners. That night Tanya called the radio station and told the story of her first love on the air. Leonid heard this story and understood that it is the same girl he was once in love with. Leonid decides to seek out Tanya 500 Days, 500 Nights 100 Skins of Living Bears A Academician Pavlovskiy or Travelling to Parallel Worlds Adventure with a Plus or Operation «Polar Ring» Athanasius Afanasiy Fet Alexander Nevsky Lavra XX Century Alexander Sumbatov-Yuzhin. The Struggle for The Theater Alexey Savrasov Alferov’s Impulse Angel on the Mast Architects of the Sun City Argentine Tango As Long as the Bells Ring At the End of the Rope Autumn of Childhood 21 68 21 70 76 34 8 32 32 23 8 37 34 44 57 81 B Bridge Boris Pokrovsky. Revelations 26 35 C Call of the Sea Сat Vaska’s Сlinic Constructivism 64 65 39 D Delicacy Dolphin Country 62 68 E Egypt on the Neva Banks 11 Embracing Sky with Strong Arms Endurance of the Cruise is not Limited Energy of the Future Enthusiasts Near Us Eternal Сall Everything Begins from the Childhood 16 74 31 28 22 51 F Fairy Tales of the Russian Wood Fate of a Drummer Fight of Russian Eagle Filmstar. The Age of Russian Hoax Fisherman and His Soul First Height First Russian Planetarium Four Persons in One French Home 56 57 18 39 81 54 44 17 20 G Generals Against the Generals Georg German Princesses - Russian Fates Girl- X-ray Greenhouse Effect 9 84 19 51 85 H Health by Notes or Mozart by Prescription Helicopter Pilot Hiding Places of the Russian Museum High Priests History of a Film Shot 24 50 48 17 38 I Ildar Hanov and His Soul Temple Illusion 38 37 Alphabetical Index Ivan Sechenov’s Case I Wish to Learn J Jazz Improvisations of One Fate Alphabetical Index 24 4 36 K King’s Breakfast King’s Present 82 82 L Ladoga - the Unknown Lake Language of Polar Sages Ledin Living Planet Lord Of The Air Waves Losing the Heart to Children 65 69 66 63 86 55 M Magic of Words and Sounds Man of Scandal or Letters About Love Man with Non-Existent Profession Map of Perilous Depths Mezhozerye Miracles Factory Miraculous Adventures of a Fool Modernization in Russian Music and Paints Musorgskiy: «Forward to New Coast!» My Father GULAG Mysticism of Power Myths of Palmyra of the North N Nadezhda Naval Heritage of Russia 58 29 59 64 71 59 79 10 40 41 15 14 11 53 52 Nevsky Way Not to Beat the Drum in Vain O Once There Lived a Secretary of Defence On the Fontanka Riverside Open Air Origin of Things P Parables of Jesus People in the Cold Ocean Pray to God for Us Prophet Proximate Cares Pushkin A.S. «Eugeny Onegin». Commentaries and excursuses Pushkin A.S. «Eugeny Onegin». Valentin Nepomnyashchiy reads and comments Pushkin A.S. «Stories of late Ivan Petrovich Belkin. Station master» 16 22 82 41 84 54 76 71 15 28 67 33 33 33 Q R Rare Professions Resident of Leningrad Road Stories Roman Kachanov. Film-portrait Russian Costa Rica Russian Folk Crafts Russian Map Russian Revolt, the Senseless and the Merciless 60 40 78 45 46 42 72 18 S Sakura Jam Science and Engineering Sea Magpie Searching for Ancient Greek Titanik Secret Cinematography Siberian Storyteller Ships of the Frozen Seas Silhouettes of Anzhu’s House Sixth Sense Ludovic Faddeev Stairs to the Sky Straddling the Dragon Stranger Structure of Vacuum Student-Spiderman T Time of Tales There, on Invisible Paths... Three Absurd Hours To Become a Lion To be in Dungeon... To See the Invisible To the 300th Anniversary of Cabinet of Curiosities in St. Petersburg Toy Angel Trotter True Story of Film Music Two Again U Universe of Victor Petrik V Valeriy Gavrilin. Easy in My Mind Valeriy Plotnikov. Portraits to Remember Victims of the Two Dictatorships 83 27 66 70 75 46 25 47 30 25 27 80 29 55 77 69 49 47 50 31 10 80 85 45 79 30 35 36 W We are the Deaf We Sell Happiness Who Am I? Wide is the Sea, Time to Get Stones Together Without Sun Wonder Athletes World of Nanotechnology World of Russian Estate X Y Yucatan Yuri Zhivago 74 52 53 78 67 62 20 26 12 73 48 FOR NOTES