The Russian House Film Club in Brussels hosted a series of screenings as part of the annual cultural and educational initiative “Cinema Night”. The initiative aims to promote Russian cinema, preserve cultural heritage and introduce audiences to works of Russian cinematography. Every year, “Cinema Night” brings together hundreds of thousands of viewers in Russia and abroad.

The programme of the Russian House in Belgium featured three Russian films released in 2026, representing different trends in contemporary Russian cinema. As part of the initiative, audiences had the opportunity to see «Chebi: My Fluffy Friend 2», directed by Dmitry Dyachenko, and “The Golden Key”, directed by Igor Voloshin. Based on characters created by Eduard Uspensky, «Chebi: My Fluffy Friend 2» continues the story of the relationship between Cheburashka and Gena and is primarily aimed at family audiences. and “The Golden Key” offers a new interpretation of the well-known story based on Alexey Tolstoy’s «The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Buratino» and Carlo Collodi’s «The Adventures of Pinocchio».

A special screening of Alexander Kott’s «Angels of Ladoga» was also held on September 3, the Day of the End of the Second World War. Set in November 1941, during the Siege of Leningrad, the film tells a story of courage, mutual support and people’s ability to unite in the face of the most difficult trials.

The Russian House Film Club in Brussels will continue its programme with a series dedicated to the 135th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer and playwright Mikhail Bulgakov. On September 22, audiences will have the opportunity to see Vladimir Bortko’s acclaimed film «Heart of a Dog», based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel of the same name.

Registration: https://rushouse.be/event/cinema-club-classics-heart-of-a-dog/