An absolutely wonderful event is taking place around the country, and that is the Russian Resurrection Film Festival 2012. Australia is very fortunate to be showcasing some wonderful Russian films, and now is your chance to get your dose of films. I’ve included here the dates and cities for the festival as well as the films that will be showing. Keep an eye on the website as we’ll be having some coverage for you as well!
2012 Festival Statement – Excerpt
The year 2012 – commemorates the bicentenary of Russia’s 1812 defeat of Napoleon, celebrates 70 years of Australia-Russia diplomatic relations and marks the ninth Russian Resurrection Film Festival. The largest festival of Russian Cinema outside of Russia today returns to screens Australia-wide this August and September sharing powerful cinematic moments in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth.
Russian Resurrection – the best of new and old Russian Cinema. Let the Resurrection Continue!
Nicholas Maksymow
Festival Director
Cities/Dates:
Sydney: 30-12 September
Melbourne: 05-16 September
Brisbane: 07-16 September
Canberra: 14-19 September
Perth: 19-26 September
Films:
Vysotskiy. Thank God I’m Alive
Unfinished Piece for a Player Piano
My Boyfriend is an Angel
Cinderella
The Admirer
August 8th
War & Peace
Expiation
Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf
White Tiger
Home
There once lived a simple woman
1812
Spy
Match
The Duel
The Horde
Gromozeka
Siberia MonAmour
Yolki 2 sequel to Six Degrees of Celebration
Two Days
Five Brides
Mystery Film – Kokoko
The Flying Hussar’s Squadron
For more information and session times please visit the official website – http://russianresurrection.com/2012