Mikhail Kokshenov Movies
- 1983
This period drama unfurls in Germany in the immediate post-Hitler years. As the Soviet army marches toward Berlin at the end of World War II they encounter a small, remote village with several serious problems that need their attention. A soviet captain tries to help the town's mayor by setting up a village for war orphans. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Boris Tokarev, Yuri Nazarov, (more)
A young and carefree Cossack competing with a neighborhood rival for the love of a beautiful girl is forced to grow up faster than expected when World War I breaks out in this romantic Russian war drama from director Viktor Tregubovich. Roman is a reckless adolescent living in the Baikal region in the waning days of the October Revolution. Thus far, Roman's biggest concern in life was whether he or his neighbor would win the love of ethereal village beauty Dashutka. When news of the war breaks out and Roman is forced to choose a side on which to fight, he soon finds out just how big of a place the world truly is. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Arkadiy Trusov, Petr Shelokhonov, (more)
- 1986
A charming tale of romance told with comic highlights, Kak Molody My Byli also has an underlying theme of a less-than-ideal reality. Sascha (Taras Denisenko) and Julka (Jelena Sehkurpelo) have fallen in love, and both lead full and rich family lives. It is the early 1950s and the end of World War II is hardly ancient history. During the war, Julka was exposed to some dangerous chemicals whose effects are still with her. The young couple enjoy their time together and plan on going off to school to study, but they will eventually have to come to grips with Julka's physical disabilities. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Taras Denisenko, Jelena Sehkurpelo, (more)
