During the time of the Russian Revolution, this southern Russian actor has grown fascinated with the idea of a “people’s theater,” and with art which mirrors the principles of the Revolution. He even calls himself “Iskremas,” which means “revolutionary art to the masses.” As he and his small group tour in their area, they are constantly in danger from the White counterrevolutionary forces but show great courage and determination. allmovieRead More »
Two young people meet when they are punished for travelling on the train without a ticket and discover shortly afterwards that they work in the same factory. Their good connection is hindered by her bad memory of her alcoholic father.
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Synopsis:
St. Petersburg, mid 19th century: the indolent, middle-aged Oblomov lives in a flat with his older servant, Zakhar. He sleeps much of the day, dreaming of his childhood on his parents’ estate. His boyhood companion, Stoltz, now an energetic and successful businessman, adds Oblomov to his circle whenever he’s in the city, and Oblomov’s life changes when Stoltz introduces him to Olga, lovely and cultured. When Stoltz leaves for several months, Oblomov takes a country house near Olga’s, and she determines to change him: to turn him into a man of society, action, and culture. Soon, Olga and Oblomov are in love; but where, in the triangle, does that leave Stoltz?Read More »