Yakutia — Between The Worlds 2024 ( 10)

A documentary road movie. Traveling across his homeland, the filmmaker explores what Yakut cinema is, and what it means to the Sakha people and to himself.

A History of Russian Cinema. The Birth of the Myth. 2023

A two part documentary about the first five decades of Russian cinema: from its birth to 1953 - the death of Stalin and the first seedlings of the thaw. The film covers the most important milestones of cinema. Its introduction as a lowbrow entertainment, the impact of WWI and revolutions on the film process. The principal masters - Kuleshov, Vertov, Eisenstein - and their discoveries in film language at the turn of the 1920-30s. The arrival of sound. The evacuation of the Soviet film industry during WWII and the heroic work of the wartime documentary crews. Restricted film production and early signs of the thaw in the late 1940s - early 1950s. Film historians and art critics, directors and screenwriters put the history of cinema in a broader context, considering the path that the country took from Tsarist Russia to the totalitarian state under the rule of Stalin.

The White Weathervane 1969

A story about the adventures of two teenage brothers helping ChK during twenties.

Суд 1968

Based on the short story of the same name by Anton Chekhov.

Cry of a Peacock 1983

The film is about a doctor who tries to find a cure for a severe form of leukemia and forgets about his family life which is full of hardships.

They Can't Hear You 2018

A young woman is held captive, bound, and given an ultimatum by her captor - find a way to escape in only a few minutes, or be killed.

Alexander Nevsky 1938 ( 7)

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

The Secret of the Mountain Lake 1954 ( 3.5)

A group of children gets into a dangerous adventure while trying to help the adults to supply water for the village. At any rate, they are courageous and won't give up.

The Dawn of the Sad Street 2008

Life in Gyumri during the Karabakh war is full of hope and disappointment. Men work for their living, women wait for the return of their husbands and sons, efforts are topped by coming victory.

Gikor 1982 ( 4.8)

A village boy meets his tragic fate when he is sent to the city to work for a rich trader.

Happy Family 2018 ( 5)

Artur is an Armenian guy who dreams about a career in filmmaking, but his grandfather wants him to take over the family wine business. When a bad review from an Estonian critic threatens to ruin the family business, Artur has to go to Tallinn to set things straight. There he meets the feisty Ingrid and things take an unexpected turn.

How to Cross (from Jiliz to Jiliz) 2015

An official border divides the village of Jiliz, with one side being in Armenia and the other in Georgia. Lousine, a young girl, dreams about uniting with her grandmother and relatives who lives across the stream that divides the village. Just what is a border? Why does it take her such a long route to travel? She decides to take the journey to see her family and reflects on these questions.

How to Cross (from Jiliz to Jiliz) 2015

An official border divides the village of Jiliz, with one side being in Armenia and the other in Georgia. Lousine, a young girl, dreams about uniting with her grandmother and relatives who lives across the stream that divides the village. Just what is a border? Why does it take her such a long route to travel? She decides to take the journey to see her family and reflects on these questions.

Road to the Stage 1963

Famous Soviet Armenian clown Leonid Yengibarov stars in this film about the artistic quest of a talented circus actor.

Армения Живые камни 2011

Our Yard 2 1998 ( 7.7)

Are you ready for another 2 hours of non-stop jokes and music? Welcome to "Mer Bake 2", a sequel to "Mer Bake".

Relic 2025

Minas, a blind 10-year-old boy with a hidden gift, struggles to find acceptance in his village. Rejected by his father and surrounded by suspicion, his only comfort is his grandmother's love. As tensions in the village escalate, Minas is taken in by the village priest. But as mistrust deepens, Minas becomes a mirror to the village's deeper inner blindness.

Emptiness 2022

This is a story about a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world who lost his perception of reality and tries to distinguish the real world from the unreal.

Equation with Two Variables N/A

While selling goods in the train carriage, Mkhitar notices his peer, Karen, who has his feet on the front seat and his head hanging on the textbook. Silently obeying Mkhitar's remark, Karen lowers his legs and turns his back. Mkhitar, tries various methods to contact the stranger. Karen, with the bag hanging around his neck, shouts in the train carriages and tries to sell Mkhitar's goods, while Mkhitar is deep in his thoughts: is he thinking about the chess problem or life in general?

No one’s fault, not really N/A

A performance blending 16mm film, sound loops, music and spoken word. In collaboration with Mariëtte Groot, Janeiro creates a rich soundscape that moves fluidly from karaoke recordings and breathing exercises to synths and acoustic instruments. The visuals depict everyday social life, interwoven with sudden, inexplicable mysteries, drawing on gothic themes, with transformation and death as central elements. These are portrayed in a raw, visceral way, heightening the piece’s unsettling yet playful atmosphere.