The Russian House Cinema Club in Brussels opened its new season with the melodrama “I Take a Step” directed by Olga Akatyeva. Viewers gathered to experience together a story about self-discovery, loyalty to childhood friendship, and the courage to confess the deepest feelings. The film resonated strongly thanks to the nuanced performances of actors Sergey Novosad and Anastasia Talyzina. Their on-screen duet convincingly conveyed the drama of young people struggling to overcome their fears and find a path to happiness. After the screening, a discussion took place in which guests shared their impressions of the film. Particular attention was given [...]

The Russian House Film Club in Brussels hosted the premiere screening of the animated feature film Hotel Onegin — a unique creation inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s novel Eugene Onegin and the opera of the same name by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The audience witnessed a rare synthesis of literature, music, and visual art, embodied in the bold auteur project of director Irina Evteeva. The film, produced at the M.I.R. studio, amazed viewers with its format: it blends live-action performance with a variety of animation techniques, including frame-by-frame painting on glass using light glazing. This is not merely an adaptation of a classic [...]

The Russian House in Brussels hosted a screening of films from the program of the international festival "Short Film Days", an annual event that brings together the best works of young directors from around the world. The program featured films of various genres, reflecting current themes and artistic explorations of contemporary cinema. Guests had the opportunity to see unique short films distinguished by their original language, bold directorial choices, and deep storytelling. For the third consecutive year, the festival screenings have been held at the Russian House in Brussels, attracting consistent interest from the Belgian audience. After the screening, a [...]