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 [...]

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Russia's largest film studio, «Mosfilm»,  the Russian House in Brussels organized a film festival featuring a retrospective of films by the studio's general director and renowned filmmaker, Karen Georgievich Shakhnazarov. From May to October 2024, the Belgian audience was treated to six films spanning various genres, from psychological dramas to musical comedies: May 13 – «White Tiger» (2012) May 21 – «Courier» (1986) September 23 – «Anna Karenina. Vronsky's Story» (2017) September 25 – «The Assassin of the Tsar» (1991) October 1 – «In the Moscow slums» (2023) October 3 – «Jazzman» (1983) In [...]

The Cinema Club of the Russian House in Brussels hosted the opening of the film festival "100 Years of Mosfilm," dedicated to the anniversary of Russia's largest and oldest film studio. Mosfilm is part of Russia's national heritage, having produced nearly 2,000 feature films. Today, the Mosfilm Cinema Concern is a leading enterprise in the Russian film industry, equipped with high-tech equipment and bringing together the best creative and production forces in cinema. Four films by the renowned director and head of Mosfilm, Karen Georgievich Shakhnazarov, were selected for the program. The festival opened with the 2017 film "Anna Karenina: [...]

On May 21, the Russian House in Belgium held the second screening as part of the retrospective of films by director Karen Shakhnazarov, dedicated to the centenary of the Mosfilm film studio. Belgian viewers were able to watch the film "Courier." The story of a young man searching for his path in life during the early days of perestroika in Russia resonated with the audience and sparked a lively discussion after the film ended. Compatriots who also attended the screening that evening shared their memories of the challenging and tragic period in Russian history. We remind Russian cinema enthusiasts that [...]

In honor of Cosmonautics Day, the documentary film "How I Became a Cosmonaut" by RT was shown at the Russian House cinema club in Brussels. This is the story of an ordinary office manager who decided to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a cosmonaut. On April 11, guests of the Russian House watched his adventures on Earth and in orbit, noting the high level of filming and the gripping storyline of the film. On April 12, Cosmonautics Day, the audience was in for a surprise. The Russian House cinema club in Brussels hosted the premiere screening of director Klim [...]

On March 29, the Russian House Cinema Club in Brussels hosted a screening dedicated to the 215th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol. The Belgian audience watched the "only Soviet horror film" - "Viy", based on the writer's story of the same name. The film, made in 1967 by Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov with the participation of the famous director and storyteller Alexander Ptushko, was appreciated by the audience. They were particularly impressed by the skill of the makeup artists and decorators who created mythical characters without the use of any special effects [...]

On March 7, 2024, on the occasion of International Women's Day, the Russian House film club in Brussels hosted a screening of director Alexander Zarkhi's film "Anna Karenina." The classic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's world-renowned novel attracted fans of Russian cinema, both Belgians and compatriots of the great writer. The tragedy of the main character left no one indifferent among those present. Fiery debates after the screening during the traditional cocktail party once again confirmed the relevance of the themes and characters of the great Russian literature works.