Granny is another sentimental film that touches the Chechen issue. Having dug ditches during World War II, grandmother Tosia dedicated her whole life to her family but finds herself threatened with the prospect of becoming homeless when everyone refuses to take her in, except for one grandson, who welcomes her but lives in Chechnya and becomes homeless due to the war. The criticism of the Russian government's policy toward Chechnya is subtly enveloped in this warm melodrama.
The true film buff will find total satisfaction in the festival's section Unforgotten Classics: A tribute to Lenfilm Studio, where many beautifully shot studio productions are presented.
The festival's closing film, Night Watch (2004), is similar to the epic Lord of the Rings and swept Russia's box-office records -- a sign marking the resurrection of gigantic studio productions in the country.
The best cinema is often produced in the worst of times -- a journey through Russian movies will demonstrate the complexity of the world of cinema.
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