Courier (1986)
Russia’s equivalent of the Breakfast Club, this witty comedy follows teenager Ivan as he rebels against tradition and expectation, surrounded by the exciting new world of Western influence: Adidas, skate-culture, breakdancing and pop music.
Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches (1975)
by Dinara Asanova
Woodpeckers Don’t Get Headaches is the tale of Mukha, a young boy who longs to be taken seriously as an adult and a rock musician. When he falls in love one summer he begins to hear music everywhere, from the rain to the woodpecker’s rattle.
Long Goodbye (1971)
by Kira Muratova
A little-known masterpiece by Ukrainian filmmaker Muratova, Long Goodbye tells the story of a mother’s overbearing love for her son and her increasingly hysterical struggle for emotional dignity.
