Nostalgia and interest in past events make filmmakers launch films and series about the Soviet era. The films shot now are filled with the scenery of the past, which allows viewers to watch and visually assess the world of our parents. The list of the best includes films showing various historical events. There are stories about space, repression, science and wartime. Most of the films have high ratings and good reviews from film critics.
Zuleikha opens her eyes (2019)
- Genre: Drama, History
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 5.9, IMDb - 4.6
In detail
Film about the repressions of 1930. After the execution of her husband, the main character Zuleikha is dispossessed and sent to Siberia. Together with the same exiles from different parts of the country, they ended up in a remote taiga. Not only the system is fighting against them, but also the harsh nature. The heroine finds the strength to go through all the hardships and adversities and forgives herself and her difficult fate. Even despite the fact that justice bypassed her.
Ballad of the bomber (2011)
- Genre: military
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.2, IMDb - 6.3
The plot of the picture, filmed in our time, immerses the audience in the times of the Great Patriotic War. Soviet aviation is doing hard work, bombing enemy fortifications. The crew of a plane shot down by the Germans is behind enemy lines. Pilot Grivtsov, navigator Linko and radio operator Katya must not only get to their own, but also complete a combat mission. Together they will have to overcome the enemy's cordons and cross the front line.
Petya on the road to the Kingdom of Heaven (2009)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk -6.1, IMDb - 5.7
A soulful film about the city fool Petya. Time and place of action - 1953, Kandalaksha village. All residents know him, because Petya considers himself a traffic police inspector. Every day he enters the service and stops the offenders. One day a dangerous prisoner escapes from the camp. In pursuit of him, the guards and the military, raised by alarm, are sent. The main character decides to help them and goes in search with his wooden pistol.
Gagarin. First in space (2013)
- Genre: Drama, Biography
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 6.6
The picture is based on real events and is dedicated to the greatest feat - the flight of Yuri Gagarin into space. Titanic efforts were made not only by engineers and designers, but also by many people involved in the training of the cosmonaut group. An important fact of the space race was the development of near-earth space before America. The final chord was the launch from Baikonur and the 108-minute flight of the spacecraft with a man on board.
Dunechka (2004)
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.8, IMDb - 6.3
The film is set in the 70s in the USSR. The acting troupe of one of the theaters goes on a tour of the country's cities. Together with his parents-actors, twelve-year-old Dunechka went on a trip. She is also involved in one of the productions, playing a childish role. The heroine falls in love with 17-year-old Kolya, who is also on tour with her parents. But, unfortunately, Kolya is in love with another.
Red Queen (2015)
- Genre: biography, drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 6.5
The dramatic story of the rise to fame of the famous fashion model of the 50s Regina Zbarskaya. At a young age, the girl went to conquer Moscow. She had to make a lot of efforts to become a clothing demonstrator at Vera Aralova's Moscow House of Fashion. And after the successful show of the collection in Paris, the girl was invited to a bohemian environment. There she met Lev Barsky, a famous artist who later became her husband.
First time (2017)
- Genre: Adventure, Thriller
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 7.3
Selecting films and TV series about the Soviet era, filmed now, one cannot ignore this picture. The viewer is given the opportunity to look at the dramatic history of space exploration. Included in the list of the best films for real events that took place in Earth's orbit. Two cosmonauts made a planned flight and landed safely. But the official reports did not say anything about the emergency situation that the crew had to cope with.
Live over again (2009-2010)
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.7
The picture about the era of the USSR unfolds around the fate of an innocently convicted girl. The heroine is convoyed to the GULAG, where she is trying to adapt to new conditions for herself. Before the trial, the girl was fond of music and dreamed of getting an education. Once in prison and having experienced the first shock of acquaintance with the criminal world, the heroine will have to build relationships among the prisoners. And it won't be easy with her sophisticated nature.
Rzhev (2019)
- Genre: military, drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.6, IMDb - 5.5
In detail
The film tells about the heroic deed of a company of soldiers of the Red Army. In February 1942, they defended the village of Ovsyannikovo. There are no reinforcements, the command demands to hold the position at any cost. On top of that, a special department officer arrives from headquarters. He is charged with identifying and shooting traitors and deserters on the spot. The company commander must make a difficult choice: save people and be shot for violating the order, or send everyone to certain death.
My best friend (2017)
- Genre: Drama, History
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.7
The film begins with the failure of student Andrei Artamonov to defend his diploma. His bold ideas for the gas industry were miscalculated. The hero does not want to admit guilt, so he throws out his thesis. Years pass, he becomes a successful employee, seeking recognition from the management. And one day he learns about the death of a classmate. This sad event makes him think of an unfinished project.
Two chauffeurs went (2001)
- Genre: romance, comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.4, IMDb - 5.8
The film immerses viewers in the post-war era. After the victory, a lot of military equipment turned out to be in the country, working in the national economy. The main character, Kolka Snegirev, is driving one of the AMO cars. He loves stealing a car even more than women. But one day he meets the driver-girl Raika on the Ural road. Not only is she proud and unapproachable, but she also has a luxurious Ford, delivered to the USSR under Lend-Lease.
The Far Side of the Moon (2012-2016)
- Genre: sci-fi, thriller
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.7, IMDb - 7.3
The fantastic plot of this picture closes the selection of films and TV series about the Soviet era, filmed now. The viewer is given the opportunity to watch the adventures of a modern police officer in the past. It is included in the list of the best films for the hero's desire to serve society as a law enforcement officer, and at the same time to understand the temporary leap that has taken place.
