Direction: Vladimir Bortko

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Yevgeny Mironov · Vladimir Mashkov · Lidiya Velezheva · Olga Budina

Synopsis Idiot (TV Miniseries) (2003) is a gripping drama adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's renowned literary masterpiece. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic Prince Myshkin, who returns from a Swiss psychiatric facility to the opulent and corrupt society of 19th-century St. Petersburg....

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Anna Kovalchuk · Aleksandr Galibin · Oleg Basilashvili · Vladislav Galkin

Synopsis Master and Margarita (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a captivating adaptation of Mikhail A. Bulgakov's renowned novel, blending historical, religious, and political narratives in a Menippean style. The miniseries unfolds in two distinct settings: Moscow during Stalin's reign and Jerusalem under...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Evgeni Evstigneev · Vladimir Tolokonnikov · Boris Plotnikov · Roman Kartsev

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Vladimir Vdovichenkov · Mikhail Boyarsky · Vladimir Ilyin · Boris Khmelnitsky

Synopsis Taras Bulba (2009) is a cinematic journey set in the tumultuous 16th century, focusing on the valiant Ukrainian Cossack warriors and their relentless struggle to safeguard their territories from the encroaching Polish forces. The narrative delves into the fierce battles...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Aleksandr Vasilyev · Sos Sargsyan · Yan Khviler · Yelena Solovey

Synopsis No Family (1984) unfolds in the 19th century, chronicling the tale of a young orphan and a wandering trainer whose lives intersect, leading them on a remarkable adventure. The trainer's influence significantly shapes the boy's character, providing him with invaluable...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Vladislav Strzhelchik · Yuri Bogatyryov · Natalya Varley · Irina Skobtseva

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Anna Chipovskaya · Dmitri Pevtsov · Aleksey Chadov · Mariya Mironova

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Lev Borisov · Olga Drozdova · Dmitri Pevtsov · Aleksey Serebryakov

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Ariyon Bakare · Helen Banks · Richard Banks · Sandrine Bonnaire

Synopsis The Soul of a Spy (2015) follows the gripping tale of a Russian operative tasked with executing a high-stakes mission in the bustling city of London. The protagonist must navigate intricate challenges that lie at the core of espionage: navigating...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Lev Borisov · Aleksandr Domogarov · Kirill Lavrov · Yevgeniya Kryukova

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Tatyana Dogileva · Andrey Mironov · Mark Prudkin · Yevgeniya Khanayeva

Synopsis The Blonde Around the Corner (1984) follows the story of a jobless astrophysicist who secures a position as a stock clerk at a supermarket. There, he develops feelings for a savvy saleswoman who works in the produce section. However, their...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Michele Placido · Tatyana Dogileva · Mikhail Zhigalov · Philip Yankovsky

Synopsis Afghan Breakdown (1990) commences with a poignant scene depicting an Islamic circumcision ritual. Following the opening credits, the narrative shifts to a group of Mujahedin advancing towards a road where a unit of Soviet soldiers has been brutally killed. The...