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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
December 29, 2025
News editorial office
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In 2025, the Mosfilm film company and the Brazilian distributor CPC-UMES Filmes launched a cultural project of unprecedented scope. From Salvador to São Paulo, from historic cinemas to online platforms, millions of Brazilian viewers were introduced to the treasures of Russian and Soviet cinema. Retrospectives, festivals, and special screenings dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and masterpieces of auteur cinema confirmed the enduring interest in Russian cinema in Latin America.
As part of this fruitful collaboration, more than 15 major film programs were organized in a dozen Brazilian cities. The year culminated in a large-scale project—the 11th International Festival "Mostra Mosfilm 2025," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the 50th anniversary of the creative work of Mosfilm General Director, film director, and People's Artist of the Russian Federation Karen Georgievich Shakhnazarov. It included classic films from the studio (The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty, Michurin, The Secret of Eternal Night, and others) and the most famous films from the filmography of the head of Mosfilm, as well as contemporary hits, including the director's recent work, the adventure detective "Khitrovka. The Sign of Four" (2023).
Particular attention was paid to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. In May, the CPC-UMES YouTube channel hosted a free "Film Week" featuring nine legendary Mosfilm war films, including "The Fate of a Man," "Come and See," and "Hot Snow," among many other celebrated films. Separate retrospectives in cinemas in Porto Alegre and Belo Horizonte also drew full houses.
The films of Andrei Tarkovsky were a true revelation for Brazilian audiences. His retrospective at the Belas Artes cinema chain in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro ran for 63 screenings, and Solaris became the centerpiece of the Rio Science Fiction Festival. The celebrated films The Mirror and Dersu Uzala played to sold-out houses at the Cinematheque de Brasilia.
In parallel with the festivals, the "Russian Cinema at Home" project successfully ran—a monthly online selection of Mosfilm films, allowing viewers from across the United States to watch and rewatch their favorite films throughout the year: from "White Sun of the Desert" and "Ivan Vasilievich…" to Yuri Ozerov's five-part epic "Liberation."
The collaboration between Mosfilm and CPC-UMES Filmes clearly demonstrates that classic and contemporary Russian cinema remains a sought-after cultural phenomenon worldwide, resonating with a diverse and discerning audience. The success of the 2025 programs lays a solid foundation for new joint projects.
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