The Filmmaker and Humanitarian Values

Russia, 2007, 89 min
BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
This roundtable discussion of international experts from Russia, Italy, Germany and USA will address topics concerning the contemporary role of the filmmaker.

Documentary Fiction vs. Fictional Documentary

25/09 at 4.00pm
Apollo West End
A roundtable discussion on the past, present and future of documentary filmmaking. Top Russian and British filmmakers and critics will discuss the changing boundaries between documentary and fiction in contemporary film. The discussion will be followed by a screening of a new film by Vitaly Mansky ‘Virginity’ (text by Dmitry Bykov).

Open Rehearsal Weekend

27&28 September
Apollo West End
This year, the Russian Film Festival is collaborating with London’s unique venture, Open Rehearsal, to take the British public behind the scenes of contemporary Russian filmmaking. The weekend will see highly-renowned Russian filmmakers and film critics take to the stage to give UK audiences a unique insight into Russian cinema.