Cinema in Russia 1979

Documentary film about early years of Russian cinema: its first directors, cameramen, producers and actors. Includes rare fragments of pre-revolutionary feature films, newsreels and Starewicz's animation.

Taras Bulba 1924

Danton 1921

At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.

Die Bestie im Menschen 1921

Jacques Lantier, the "human beast" of the title, has a hereditary madness and has several times in his life wanted to murder women. At the beginning of the story he is an engine driver, in control of his engine "La Lison". His relationship with "La Lison" is almost sexual and provides some degree of control over his mania.

A Corpse Living 1918

"The Living Corpse" - Fedor Protasov is tormented by the thought that his wife Liza never really made a clear choice between him and Victor Karenin, a more conventional rival for her hand. He wants to kill himself, but doesn't have the nerve. Running away from his life, he falls in with Gypsies, and into a sexual relationship with a Gypsy singer Mascha. Meanwhile, his wife Liza, presuming him dead, marries the other man, Victor.

The Last Tango 1918

The film is based on the words of a song performed by Iza Kremer in Odessa.

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent 1918

Paula is a circus performer married to the alcoholic clown-acrobat Lorio. Lorio's heavy drinking leads to him being severely injured during a performance. This forces Paula and the now-crippled Lorio to become street musicians. This film formerly ran to 81 minutes – regrettably, the second half is considered lost.

The Woman Who Invented Love 1918

The Beast in Man 1917

At The Beauty's Altar 1917

How They Lie 1917

Tortured Souls 1917

The Golden Twist 1917

Idols 1915

War and Peace 1915

An adaptation of the Tolstoy novel.

Song of Triumphant Love 1915