Actor: Elena Safonova

Dark Eyes

Aboard a ship early in the 20th-century, a middle-aged Italian tells his story of love to a Russian.

Taxi Blues

Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches

In addition to the two-part television version of the film, a shorter version was installed to show the film, entitled “Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century.” In this installation version, in particular, the entire plot of the story “Bruce-Partington Drawings” was deleted. A film version was released before the premiere of the full (two-part) television version of the film.

Alissa

The son of an editor discovers that one of his father's writers is a former criminal from the Eastern bloc.

The Princess and the Beans

A wealthy businessman tries to change his not so good sounding last name by marrying the heir of aristocratic family.

Tycoon's Interpreter

Ira is Russian. Ivan Tashkov, too. She is 23 years old, lives in Geneva with her mother and knows very little about her homeland. Tashkov is a supposed gangster of the Russian mafia, and is in jail waiting to be judged. Ira, who is searching for her roots and her own path in life, happens to be the interpreter of Tashkov's defense lawyer, and gets instantly captivated by of this powerful, cultured and manipulative man.

Winter Cherries 2

Olga, married to a reach American businessman, returns to Russia after six years.

Woman's Own

A student is trying to build a career in theater using not his talent but looks and sexuality.

The Gambler

The story of a player who entered the environment of professional gamblers in the hope of breaking a big jackpot.