Vera Vodynski

Downshifter Alex lives in Sri Lanka as a white king. Parents' arrival coincides with mystical appearance of the local deity, Shamka, in the village. Alex's peaceful life ends at this point.

Two years of observing the work of one of the most famous Russian directors and actors. The film turns into a chronicle of a creative laboratory, where his method of working with actors and his view of modern reality are revealed. The authors take the liberty of approaching Mikhalkov as closely as possible, recording the process of rehearsals, reflections and searches, and give the viewer the opportunity to be present during his live, direct communication with students and colleagues.

Young pupils of the Kovalevsky Orthodox Orphanage must fulfill the mission, on the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, serve the Divine Liturgy on Mount Elbrus. The chronicle of the ascent unfolds against the backdrop of the lives of boys in an Orthodox orphanage.

How the Orthodox pastor treats the war is evidenced by the priests, whose ministry is connected with the wars of the past and present.

The almanac "Such Adults" consists of four short stories dedicated to the theme of childhood in the modern world. Despotism and indifference of adults, questions of birth and death — in the author's stories shot in different genres and styles. They are addressed primarily to adults, especially those who have not yet had time to finally grow up.