How Larisa Shepitko’s pursuit of truth produced a searing legacy of anti-war films
7 cult comedies to add a touch of magic to your festive season
The Soviet Union produced countless hilarious comedies — so why have they barely made an impact in the West?
Watch the trailer for Kirill Serebrennikov’s latest film Petrov’s Flu
Welcome to Chechnya: filming the battle to save LGBTQ Russians from an ‘anti-gay purge’
The women directors who led the Soviet Union’s silent movie era
Timely and thought-provoking, this film reflects what it’s like to struggle with mental health and isolation
Introducing the 10 most anticipated New East films you need to watch in 2020
Russian Film Week is back in London with a myriad of films from sci-fi specials to Moscow rap
This coming-of-age film tells the story of Russia’s alienated youth
This sci-fi thriller has just become the first Russian show on Netflix Originals
Brother, the film that defined 90s Russia, could be getting a second sequel
Why we shouldn’t be celebrating the release of Dau, the troubling epic 14 years in the making
Outlaw: behind the scenes of Russia’s controversial upcoming LGBTQ drama
Smash the patriarchy with a night of feminist film from the New East
Watch the one minute short films proving less is definitely more
Catch this documentary delving into the legacy of Soviet gulags
Get ready for a new celebration of cult Russian cinema in London
