The time of the 90s is perhaps the most difficult period for the country. In the 90s, many cult films were shot, most of which became the cultural heritage of the country.
10. Brother | 1997
A cult film by Alexei Balabanov, which shows life in Russia in the 90s. The image of Danila embodies the modern hero. He is honest, strong and fair.
Danila is ready to punish the bandits and save his older brother by solving his problems. The hero is young and has a kind of romance, he is like a soldier of an invisible war fighting for the truth.
The film shows a cruel world in which, in order to survive, you need courage and honesty, first of all, with yourself. Many teenagers still look at the image of the protagonist with admiration, wanting to adopt some of his features.
9. Shirley-myrli | 1995
An incredibly funny film that, like a good joke, is ready to delight its viewer again and again. The film tells about twin brothers who were brought up in different places by different people and knew absolutely nothing about each other.
The entire film is saturated with subtle irony and impeccable humor. The actors are so masterly playing several roles at once, that you completely believe them and plunge headlong into what is happening on the screen. The film is metaphorical and hyperbolic, however, what is happening looks quite harmonious and fun.
8. The thief | 1997
The film takes place in the post-war period, a young mother and her son ride a train and accidentally meet an officer who immediately becomes cute to the boy’s mother.
Between the mother of the protagonist and a handsome military man, relations begin to develop. At first, the newly-made family lives perfectly and happily, but then Katya begins to guess that her lover is not at all who he claims to be.
It turns out that Tolyan is actually a thief and a swindler who simply uses his family as a cover, so that no one suspects him of numerous thefts. The film is about the upbringing and growing up of a little man in the face of lies and disappointment, which, despite the obstacles, realized his dream.
7. Mom Do not Cry | 1997
The film takes place during the wedding of the protagonist. A criminal authority by the name of Arthur sticks to the sailor’s bride.
A brawl erupts, but the police arrest not the arrogant Arthur, but the groom. Fortunately, the main character manages to escape from the police, and he is determined to put Arthur “in place”. The film is funny and sad at the same time, it perfectly reflects the realities of past years.
6. Come see me | 2000
Tatyana is a woman of strict rules and aristocratic education, she is smart, pretty beautiful, but still lonely. The heroine is about forty years old, and she lives with her sick mother, Tatyana does not have her own family, but it seems that she reconciled with her loneliness.
On New Year's Eve, a bell rings in the apartment - a man with a bouquet of flowers made a mistake with the door. This fate or a happy coincidence, but soon the life of Tatyana and the stranger Igor will change dramatically. In a few days, the heroes will find a family, love and real happiness. A bright and kind comedy that teaches the viewer not to miss their chance for happiness.
5. The Muslim | 1995
The story is about a man who represents a different faith, and for this he is despised and not understood by the villagers. The story of Nicholas begins with his captivity by the Mujahideen. As a result, the young man was nearly executed, but circumstances and fate are favorable to him, the peasant saves the life of the guy by buying him. Nikolai returns to his homeland as a different person and those around him do not immediately accept him.
4. Khrustalev, the car! | 1998
The film is about the last day of Stalin's reign. The main character of the film is Yuri Klensky, a wonderful doctor who saved more than one life. However, he feels an imminent arrest and understands that he does not have long to live a free life. A case is already being prepared for him, which is capable of permanently putting the eminent doctor behind bars.
At this time, Stalin was paralyzed, and the security service turned to Klensky for help. The doctor does everything possible, but it does not bring results.
3. Features of national hunting | 1995
It is unlikely that in Russia there is at least one adult who is not familiar with this beautiful picture of Rogozhkin. The film tells about the adventures of Russian friends and a Finn named Raivo in the Russian forest.
An atmospheric and lively film filled with funny and funny stories. The heroes who came together to show their foreign friend how the Russians hunt are not even trying to start the hunt. They constantly drink vodka and have fun. They go to the bathhouse and introduce Raivo to the peculiarities of life in Russia and open their wide souls wide open.
2. Mom | 1999
The film, which was partially based on real events. The large Ovechkin family consists of a mother and six children, the father of the family was killed, and now the family was left without a livelihood.
First, Polina’s mother decides to organize a family ensemble and earn a living by this, but later realizes that her family deserves a better life. Polina decides to hijack a plane with her sons, but nothing good comes of this venture.
1. Burnt by the sun | 1994
One of the best Russian films that Oscar brought to its director. The action takes place in the USSR of the 1930s. A few years before the Second World War. Sergey Kotov lives in a large house with his beloved wife Marusya, they have a small daughter, and other relatives also live in the house.
One day Mitya comes to them, a man whom Marusya used to be in love with, but he left her, leaving him alone. Mitya is trying to win the favor of Marusya and her family, but Kotov realizes that this man is dangerous and is ready to even substitute his relatives.
Mitya, who is also a special agent, is ready to commit a huge villainy for his own benefit. The film has a tragic ending, which the viewer cannot forget.