Italian short films and a documentary film festival: what to see at the RUSSIA EXPO this weekend
This weekend, March 9-10, a lot of good movies will be
waiting for their viewers. The dramatic story of the friendship between a girl
and a horse will perfectly suit family viewing, while the tragic story of first
love will brighten up a romantic evening, a fantastic cartoon will suit the
young guests of the Exposition, and film buffs will surely appreciate the
festival docs and short films.
A HORSE FROM HEAVEN 6+
Protagonist Mandy tries to start a new life after the death
of her mother. The girl moves with her father from the city to the countryside,
but almost immediately gets into trouble. As a result, Mandy is forced to work
on a farm to make amends. But while caring for the horses, the girl
unexpectedly makes an amazing friend - the injured horse Tuxedo. He and Mandy
will have to go through many trials to regain faith in themselves and get a
chance at happiness.
Pavilion E, March 9, 14:45 - 16:15
ITALIAN
SHORT FILMS: STORIES OF OUR LIVES 18+
A collection of the best Italian short films that have
participated in numerous Italian and European screenings, including the 77th
Venice Film Festival and the Golden Globes. They are touching, funny and
important pictures about surprising human destinies.
Pavilion E, March 9, 19:15 - 20:50
DIA DE
MUERTOS 6+
Selma grew
up in a loving foster family, but for 16 years she has dreamed of meeting her
real parents. Unexpectedly, her older brothers find an ancient spell
book that opens the way to other worlds. The three of them go on a journey to
the fascinating Ghost Town to find the key to the girl's past. The audience
will be treated to an exciting magical story in the style of the famous
"Coco".
Pavilion E, March 10, 14:45 - 16:15
SCREENING
OF FILMS - NOMINEES OF THE 1ST RUSSIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL "UNKNOWN
RUSSIA" 12+
In March, the Gazprom Lecture Hall will host a screening and
discussion of the films nominated for the First Russian Documentary Film
Festival "Unknown Russia". The guests will see the adventure film
"Yenisei Marathon", which tells about an unprecedented and desperate
journey of two Siberians: three regions of Siberia, two skateboards, heavy
rains, heat and desert. For a month the heroes traveled more than a thousand
kilometers across Yenisei Siberia on boards solely by the power of their legs.
A journey of this scale is rare both in the world practice and in Russia.
Pavilion F, March 10, 17:00 - 19:00 Register
CLOSE TO THE HORIZON18+
A handsome, successful, charismatic guy and a simple, modest
girl: Danny and Jessica fall passionately in love with each other and are ready
to be together no matter what happens. But there are traumas that even the
strongest love can't heal. A sad love story for those who are tired of sweet
Hollywood romcoms.
Pavilion E, March 10, 19:15 - 21:05
