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'hollywood on the baltic'

Kaliningrad Stands In for Europe on Russian Film Sets

Cut off from Europe due to the war in Ukraine, Russian filmmakers are turning to their country's Baltic exclave for European backdrops.

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Russian Cinemas Screen Pirated Copies of ‘Barbie’

Russian film critics slammed the “Barbie” screening in one Siberian city for “sh*tty” dubbing and pop-up gambling ads.

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Russians Embrace 'Barbie' Craze From Outside the Dream House

Barbie-themed parties, restaurant menus and lots of pink outfits are making up — almost — for the absence of the movie itself.

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‘Harry Potter’ Films Removed From Russian Streaming Services

The "Harry Potter" movies will disappear from Russian streaming services from Wednesday as Russians continue to face dwindling access to Western-made films...

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Russia Threatens War Movie Star With Criminal Case Over Ukraine Criticism

An exiled Russian war movie star faces criminal charges over his criticism of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, authorities announced Monday...

Putin Orders Screening of Ukraine Assault Documentaries

President Vladimir Putin ordered his government Tuesday to ensure by February the screening in cinemas of documentary films dedicated to the invasion of...

Documentaries on Russian Opposition, Climate Change Shortlisted for Oscars

Two documentaries about prominent Russian opposition figures and a film on life in the Russian Arctic are among the titles shortlisted for the 95th Oscars...

undesirable history

Russia Bans ‘Provocative’ Soviet Famine Documentary

Russia has banned the screening of a documentary on the Soviet famine that drove civilians into cannibalism and killed an estimated 5 million people, saying...

High-res exodus

IMAX Bans Russian Film Screenings Within Russia, Chain Owner Says

Russian cinemas require explicit permission from IMAX to screen movies in a high-resolution format despite the technical capabilities to do so.

Russian Cinema in Turmoil as Hollywood Pulls Out

Russia's film industry has been thrown into turmoil by the fighting in Ukraine just as it was beginning to recover from the pandemic.

Hollywood Blocks Film Releases in Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

"The Batman," “Morbius” and Pixar film “Turning Red” are among the movies that won't get a Russian premiere.

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Soviet Classic ‘Irony of Fate’ Set Gets Immersive New Year’s Treatment

Fans of the film can enter to win a visit to a replica of the movie's apartment and get treated to Russian New Year's delicacies.

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Russia to Probe Netflix for ‘Gay Propaganda’ Violations – Vedomosti

An official accused Netflix of streaming LGBT-themed content with a “16+” label instead of the required “18+” designation.

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6 Russian and Soviet Movies to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

With Russia on partial lockdown, there’s no better way to spend Halloween than revisiting some of the country's best scary films.

Russian Film Crew Says Shooting in Space a 'Huge Challenge'

If the project stays on track, the Russian crew will beat a Hollywood project involving Tom Cruise with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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First Russian Film in Space an ‘Experiment’ – Director

Director Klim Shipenko and actress Yulia Peresild are due to blast off in a project that will compete with Hollywood's own film shot in space.

Russian Court Bans ‘Happy Tree Friends,’ Anime Films

The adult cartoon “harms young children’s spiritual and moral education and development,” the court said.

Russia Scores Strong Showing at Cannes Film Festival With 6 Films

The 74th Cannes Film Festival will be held July 6-17 in the French resort city.

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Russia to Send Billionaire Maezawa, Film Crew to ISS

The film's working title is "Challenge" and will be in the genre of a "space drama," Roscosmos said.

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Open a Window to Films From the East

Women took the top awards at this year's celebration of films from the East held in Germany.

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