Sergei Nikonenko Movies
- 2002
Murad Ibragimbekov's Istinnye Proissestvija (True Stories) is an adaptation of Mikhail Zoschenko's short stories. Myakisev (Vladimir Steklov) lives in an overpopulated apartment that has stoves that he believes are poisoning his neighbors. He goes on a disastrous date with his dream woman, which results in his death. True Stories was screened at the In Freedom Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vladimir Steklov, Kristina Orbakaite, (more)
- 1998
Director Vadim Abdrashitov helmed this Russian drama set south of the Caucasus. After months away from the war-ravaged region, Larisa (Svetlana Kopylova) returns with her children to rejoin husband Valeri (Yuri Stepanov). Present at the welcome-home party is young Katya (Chulpan Khamatova), and it's evident that Valeri is continuing his affair with her, despite Larisa's return. Meanwhile, Valeri's friend Fyodor (Sergei Nikonenko) becomes a twosome with nurse Olga (Natalya Loskutova), and Valeri suspects Katya is seeing his pal Andrei (Andrei Yegorov). Shown at 1998 film fests (Locarno, Sochi, Montreal). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrei Yegorov, Yuri Stepanov, (more)
- 1992
In this tragicomedy, Lt. Poletaev (Yevgeny Mironov) is an irrepressible character. Even the grim character of service in the Red Army following World War II isn't enough to dampen his spirits. Instead, he keeps things lively by accompanying the base's chorus on his accordian, and by attempting to get women to join the chorus. He succeeds in both his quests. Not only that, but one of the woman singers (Irina Rozanova) and he have a nice little romantic spark going. It's too bad that she's the live-in lover of his boss, Col. Vinogradov (Valentin Gaft). ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Valentin Gaft, Irina Rozanova, (more)
