We have put together a selection of new Russian films for you, which once again prove that Russian filmmakers know how to create cool and interesting projects.
Today’s selection covers a variety of genres, from gripping documentaries to midday and hilarious comedies to heart-warming romantic stories. These films showcase the high level of craftsmanship and creativity that distinguishes Russian cinema.
Whatever your preferences, you’ll definitely find something to your liking and enjoy quality additional cinema (yes, such a thing really exists). Enjoy watching!
1. Fire Fox (2024)
Genre: documentary, family, adventure
Audience rating: ⭐️ 8.4 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 7.6 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Dmitry Shpilenok
Voiced by: Oleg Virozub
About what: The story tells of a fox cub named Wind, who, being the weakest of his kind, miraculously survived a bear attack. Surviving a harsh winter, he wins the love of the beautiful Lava. But with the arrival of spring, the bears return, and Wind, overcome by fear of the enemy, makes a fatal mistake, putting his children and Lava at risk.
Now Veter must challenge his fears and representatives of Kamchatka’s most dangerous predator to save his family. This is a story about courage, love and the fight for survival in the wild.
Where to see: Kinopoisk
2. 100 Years Ahead (2024)
Genre: fantasy, adventure
Audience rating: ⭐️ 7.5 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 5.9 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Alexander Andryushchenko
Starring: Dasha Vereshchagina, Mark Eidelshtein, Alexander Petrov, Victoria Isakova, Yura Borisov, Konstantin Khabensky
About what: The story tells the story of two teenagers living in different eras. Kolya Gerasimov is an ordinary high school student from Moscow in 2024, and Alisa Selezneva lives a hundred years later. Kolya does not think about the future, and Alisa is in the past, trying to find her mother, who recently disappeared with space pirates.
Their meeting becomes the beginning of incredible adventures that intertwine their destinies through the centuries. Together they will overcome many trials, uncover secrets and, perhaps, change the course of history.
Where to see: Kinopoisk
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3. Indecent Guests (2024)
Genre: comedy
Audience rating: ⭐️ 6.5 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 5.6 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Goga Mamajanyan
Starring: Maxim Lagashkin, Ekaterina Stulova, Pavel Priluchny, Zepyur Priluchnaya-Brutyan
About what: Victor and Olga live in a “tired” marriage that has long lost its romance. Having finally paid off the mortgage, they hope to enjoy life in their own apartment. However, their peace is disturbed by neighbors, their passionate relationship becomes too high in a new building with limited walls.
One day my noisiest neighbors were working on the doorstep of Victor and Olga with an indecent proposal that unexpected and comical events begin. The film reveals how this meeting will affect the boring life of the spouses and bring unexpected changes to their relationship.
Where to see: Kinopoisk
4. Family Trouble (2024)
Genre: comedy
Audience rating: ⭐️ 7.2 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 6.5 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Evgeniya Yustus
Starring: Zoya Berber, Vladimir Guskov, Eva Smirnova, Polina Ainutdinova, Saveliy Kudryashov.
About what: The story tells about a housewife Anya, who has dedicated her life to caring for her family. Having gotten used to always being at home with difficult children while Sasha’s husband is away at work, Anya one day takes offense at her husband’s inappropriate behavior and decides to leave him, starting an independent life. Attempts to find a job and adapt to a new lifestyle do not go smoothly.
At this time, the children, left alone at home, cause real turmoil, adding chaos to an already difficult situation. The film shows Anya’s path to independence and changes in family relationships.
Where to see: Kinopoisk
5. Bad Habit (2023)
Genre: comedy
Audience rating: ⭐️ 6.0 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ insufficient ratings (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Mitriy Semenov-Aleinikov
Starring: Yan Tsapnik, Anton Zhizhin, Alexandra Solovieva, Agata Muceniece, Natalia Zemtsova
About what: The story tells about Vasya and his father, an unextinguished cigarette deprives the house and money in the village. In despair, they go to the city and go to numerous round-the-clock devices – a fitness club. Now they have to get used to a new world of smoothies and pilates, including the presence of residents, what is village fitness.
As they adapt and get to know the club, they not only overcome their difficulties, but also find love. The film combines comedy elements with a touching story of family relationships and personal growth.
Where to see: Okko
6. The Dugout (2024)
Genre: military, fantasy
Audience rating: ⭐️ 7.1 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 5.4 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Mark Gorobets
Starring: Alexander Metyolkin, Daniel Littau, Veronika Mokhireva, Margarita Abroskina
About what: The story follows Sergei, an ambulance doctor, and his best friend Paul, a German who used to drive a car from Germany to Russia and is into antiques. Paul is a black digger who searches battlefields for German medals, helmets, and weapons to sell.
One day, during excavations, the friends find a buried dugout, which mystically transports them to 1941. Now they have to survive in wartime conditions and find a way to return home, facing dangers and unexpected allies.
Where to see: Kinopoisk
7. There is no such thing as love (2024)
Genre:
Audience rating: ⭐️ 6.7 (KinoPoisk), ⭐️ 6.0 (IMDb)
Country Russia
Director: Dmitry Fix
Starring: Anya Chipovskaya, Vladimir Yaglych, Evgeny Mikheev, Alexey Zolotovitsky
About what: The story tells of Katya, who is disappointed in men, and Sasha, who cannot imagine his life without new romances. Having accidentally become neighbors, they discover that it is impossible to get along together.
Katya decides to re-educate the self-proclaimed womanizer Sasha, turning his life into a confident nightmare. However, during this struggle, they begin to realize that from strength to love is only one step, even if both do not believe in love.
Where to see: Okko
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