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greetings, comrades. so i've found some decent translation work on one of favored soviet movies. and i would like to share it with you. i won't tell anything about it. let it be an adventure for you, into uncharted territory of foreign culture. and by all means - please enjoy. "Kin-dza-dza!" made in 1986 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47CNxwlt9U first part https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eti9Qn4bZDg second part  if you like it, perhaps i'll find more. Aydjile fucked around with this message at 21:53 on May 19, 2014 |
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You should've named this the Mosfilm on YouTube thread.
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May 18, 2014 23:50
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HAve you seen any of Dziga Vertov's animation work? It's really cool
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May 19, 2014 09:00
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Иван Васильевич меняет профессию (Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession) is really, really funny. Unfortunately, it looks like the Mosfilm page for it is not available in the US.
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May 19, 2014 09:07
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well, that was discouraging. 200 views and not a single comment about the movie. alright then, let try something else. "Seventeen Moments of Spring" - this one is a behemoth of soviet cinematography. made in 1973. 12 series (hour each) about a soviet spy deep undercover in nazi headquarters in the last months of WW2. this in not your general 007 action. its a psychological drama. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfYzamr-hM 
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May 19, 2014 21:53
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Kin-Dza-Dza is fuckin' great, OP.
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May 19, 2014 22:43
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Aydjile posted:well, that was discouraging. 200 views and not a single comment about the movie. Please don't let that deter you, I'm eating this stuff up.
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May 19, 2014 22:47
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Aydjile posted:"Seventeen Moments of Spring" - this one is a behemoth of soviet cinematography. made in 1973. 12 series (hour each) about a soviet spy deep undercover in nazi headquarters in the last months of WW2. this in not your general 007 action. its a psychological drama. Only five minutes in but this is totally awesome and thank you for posting it. It really feels like all the best scenes in Russian movies consist of people walking through forests.
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May 19, 2014 23:30
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It doesn't appear to be on Youtube with any English subtitling, but there's always 1936's Circus, with its amazingly hammy villain and hilariously syrupy ending song about how the USSR loves the world's dejected black children.
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May 20, 2014 00:09
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I just got finished watching Kin-dza-dza, and that was loving great.
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May 20, 2014 03:23
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Kobzon's singing for the intro and credits themes is almost my favorite part of Seventeen Moments. "Хоть память укрыта такими большими снегами..." Sir Mat of Dickie fucked around with this message at 07:55 on May 20, 2014 |
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May 20, 2014 07:44
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Really glad you've made this thread, about 10 minutes into Kin-dza-dza and I'm loving it. Lets see if we can keep the thread going with other suggestions.
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May 21, 2014 01:09
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alright then. so the next one would be pleasant, romantic comedy. this movie is my comfort zone. would recommend to watch it with your lady. Office Romance - 1977. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xz8aar_office-romance-1977-pt-1_creation  REMOVED FOR PIRACY LINKS Aydjile fucked around with this message at 00:34 on May 22, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 02:46
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Another good recommendation would be 1976's The Irony of Fate, which is a much-loved Soviet romantic comedy. The premise of it is basically that, because of centralized production and nationalized industry, everything looks so similar that the male lead ends up getting drunk on New Year's Eve, accidentally boarding a plane to another city, and going to his own address there, only to find that his key works and the apartment is identical. He falls asleep, and wakes up when the woman who owns the apartment walks in. Her husband accuses her of cheating, as does his fiancee. Here's the animated intro to that film (it's a live action production): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHdFd2RKRSI Speaking off animation, I love Soviet animation. Here's a few of particular interest. An adaptation of Ray Bradbury's There Will Come Soft Rains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LNHYz89sNc Russian cartoon Captain Pronin, Supercop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jdgFCg_rxc Here's a bit of Estonian folklore, with Suur Töll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDEI06J00nk And though it predates the USSR, it's worth noting that this may be the world's earliest animation (animation was invented in Russia and the US at roughly the same time), the stop-motion Insect's Chirstmas. I believe that the stop-motion tradition in Russian animation led them to be much more open-minded about the kind of materials animation could include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCZL4K6E1jc
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May 21, 2014 04:28
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Skazka Skazok, or Tale of Tale, is loving breathtaking. It's on youtube in full too.
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May 21, 2014 05:42
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Frostwerks posted:Skazka Skazok, or Tale of Tale, is loving breathtaking. It's on youtube in full too. Yes! I couldn't include this because I'd forgotten the title.
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May 21, 2014 05:45
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Just tracked down one of my favorite Russian films, their version of Baron von Munchausen, called "The Very Same Munchausen". Absolutely fantastic fun 70s film, if you aren't sold by the theme song at the 4 min mark, I just don't know what to tell you: http://www.memocast.com/media.aspx?id=23559 Part 2 is here: http://www.memocast.com/media.aspx?id=23560&context=&contextid= bullet3 fucked around with this message at 08:14 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 08:08
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I really like this thread, but DO NOT LINK TO PIRACY HERE. Youtube/streaming is kind of a grey area I'm willing to look the other way on for the sake of discussion, but don't link to the pirate bay, for gently caress's sake.
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May 21, 2014 16:26
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I once uploaded a very rare Soviet film that I love to goddamn death called Defense Council Sedov. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pquRUiRZgo It's about a lawyer going up against the system in the darkest days of the Stalin years.
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May 21, 2014 17:37
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anyone started watching "seventeen moments of spring"? what are your impressions?Vargo posted:I really like this thread, but DO NOT LINK TO PIRACY HERE. i apologize. though i did read posting rules; and haven't noticed anything regarding torrents. is it possible just to post something like - "you can download it on pirate bay, look under *movie name* or pm me for links." or its also out of question? Aydjile fucked around with this message at 18:06 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 17:50
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Great thread OP, keep em coming.
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May 21, 2014 20:19
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Aydjile posted:i apologize. though i did read posting rules; and haven't noticed anything regarding torrents. No. The Rules Thread posted:4: PIRACY IS NAUGHTY! Never talk about any form of piracy, ever. This includes any means of illegally acquiring movies. That goes for the illegal acquisition and distribution of screenplays too. You will be banned for this.
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May 21, 2014 20:25
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One of my favorites is Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1964) by Sergei Parajanov, who, like many, faced some pretty brutal oppression by the state for being eccentric and brilliant. It's kind of a folk fairy tale about this epic love between two villagers in the mountains from the time they are children onward. The photography and editing are really wild in the best way, as you will probably see in the first couple of shots if you press play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GoXMSAMOyg
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May 21, 2014 21:31
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Are you strictly looking for great USSR films or do other Eastern Bloc films count? Because if so, IKARIE XB1 rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-WB3HmYWp4 This film was way ahead of its time and has a badass aesthetic.
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May 21, 2014 21:39
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i guess whole eastern block would count. culture is not confined withing national borders. the next movie don't need introduction. really. Stalker - 1979 for those who is not familiar with tarkovsky's masterpiece - the film based on sci-fi book "roadside picnic". the story is about three man who venture into "zone", anomaly created by unexplained event that defies all natural laws. the rumor has it - within there is a artifact called "the room" that will grant your most desired wish. in my opinion this is the deepest movie of my generation, subconsciously touching your mind about things that truly matter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYEfJhkPK7o 
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May 21, 2014 22:58
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Definitely don't be afraid to lean on Mosfilm, which is one of the very best Youtube channels around.
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May 21, 2014 23:46
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I just wish more of these movies were available in HD. I hate the idea of watching a Tarkovsky movie in standard def, just begs for a blu-ray release, but MosFilm have been really slow to migrate to HD. Don't get me started on War and Peace, which begs for a full-8k restoration treatment, and is currently only available as a muddy transfer on out-of-print dvds. It'd be like trying to watch Lawrence of Arabia on your phone, like what's the point.
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InfiniteZero posted:Are you strictly looking for great USSR films or do other Eastern Bloc films count? Ikarie XB1 loving RuLeZ.
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penismightier posted:Ikarie XB1 loving RuLeZ. Guilty as charged. Still, it's a good film.
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May 22, 2014 15:44
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InfiniteZero posted:Guilty as charged. It's essential watching because it's equal pats, like, Lost in Space-style sci-fi and 2001-style sci-fi. Love how strangely it'll jackknife between themes.
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Aydjile posted:Stalker - 1979 This movie pretty much proves that you don't really need anything but a good location, and a good eye to make a fantastic movie. I feel that since it's release, it's yet to be matched by anything in terms of general mood and cinematography. From what I hear, the whole movie was originally shot on experimental film stock that got damaged during the developing process, and Tarkovsky had to go back and reshoot the whole thing all over. On a different note, Kin-Dza-Dza and Ivan Vasilyevich are both classics, but two Mosfilm movies that will always have my heart are The Diamond Arm (Бриллиантовая Рука) and The White Sun of the Desert (Белое Солнце Пустыни) Both are on the Mosfilm channel. The White Sun of the Desert being a unique Soviet take on a spaghetti western.
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May 22, 2014 21:30
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Oh wow, Idi e Smotri is also on the Mosfilm channel. That's an absolute must see USSR classic.
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for those who enjoy "cops & robbers" type of movie. this story about two detectives looking for "black cat" band of outlaws, in post WW2 moscow. very decent drama with powerful characters. The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed - 1977 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDlm84gSRv4 
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May 24, 2014 23:08
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bullet3 posted:I just wish more of these movies were available in HD. I hate the idea of watching a Tarkovsky movie in standard def, just begs for a blu-ray release, but MosFilm have been really slow to migrate to HD. Don't get me started on War and Peace, which begs for a full-8k restoration treatment, and is currently only available as a muddy transfer on out-of-print dvds. It'd be like trying to watch Lawrence of Arabia on your phone, like what's the point. Well, the Criterion Collection has Solaris on blu-ray, if that's any consolation.
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Aydjile posted:"Kin-dza-dza!" made in 1986 I went to look this up on IMDB to see if there was any interesting trivia, having last watched the film a few years back. It led me to the fact there is a 2013 remake! Anyone seen it? e: Looks like it's a cartoon, strangely enough. Now I'm not so interested. Gromit fucked around with this message at 01:36 on May 25, 2014 |
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May 25, 2014 01:32
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this movie is a rather a niche. it wan made in 1999. but it is soviet soul in it's core than anything else. the genre i would call - underground trash. i am sure that some goons will appreciate for it's gore and state of being. otherwise i wouldn't post it here. not safe for work. green elephant this story is about two officers in the brig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk4PedGOn28 
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May 27, 2014 01:21
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Great thread, comrade. Know of any soviet-era Sokurov floating around youtube, by chance? Or any Sokurov, really.
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Watched Lemonade Joe over the weekend. While I think the original cinematic release was in black and white, the version I saw made prodigious use of color. Now I'm not talking about Ted Turner-esque recoloring, these were beautiful. Hilarious movie as well.
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DarkSol posted:Watched Lemonade Joe over the weekend. While I think the original cinematic release was in black and white, the version I saw made prodigious use of color. Now I'm not talking about Ted Turner-esque recoloring, these were beautiful. Hilarious movie as well. The original release was tinted, making it for the most part lemonade-colored. What'd the version you saw look like?
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penismightier posted:The original release was tinted, making it for the most part lemonade-colored. What'd the version you saw look like? It was tinted as well, but far more use of other colors. I'm guessing depending on the character the movie was focusing on, the color of the tint would change. It was beautiful though. I never got distracted by the tint.
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