I'd argue, in fact, they surpass all others. Yes of course there's lot of dross--- but Hollywood's greatest films also were but a tiny percentage of its vast output.
In no particular order of worth:
The Ascent.
In the Fog.
Russian Ark.
Mother and Son.
Father and Son.
12.
Roads to Koktebel.
Cargo 200.
My Joy.
The Island.
Brother.
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Topic - The best contemporary Russian films stand up well against those of any country. - tinear 07:20:10 10/15/20 (36)
- While not a widely heralded film - Road Warrior 18:40:10 10/15/20 (23)
- Thanks, ain't seen, "The Dawns..." Didn't mention "The Return" 'cause Vic mentioned it. Great film. nt - tinear 08:03:47 10/16/20 (0)
- "While not a widely heralded film" It is HIGHLY praised in Russia - Victor Khomenko 05:20:22 10/16/20 (21)
- Have you seen the 10 part mini series, Life and Fate? - Road Warrior 22:11:09 10/17/20 (19)
- A question for you - Victor Khomenko 05:48:10 10/21/20 (16)
- Thanks to you and Road Warrior for the discussion: I just finished watching, for the second time, - tinear 10:26:28 10/29/20 (8)
- The Cranes Are Flying? - Road Warrior 17:36:26 11/01/20 (0)
- RE: Thanks to you and Road Warrior for the discussion: I just finished watching, for the second time, - rivervalley817 11:08:54 10/29/20 (2)
- We watched The Snow Goose last night - Victor Khomenko 07:11:39 10/31/20 (1)
- RE: We watched The Snow Goose last night - rivervalley817 08:39:05 10/31/20 (0)
- How did you like Batalov? - Victor Khomenko 10:43:25 10/29/20 (3)
- Batalov! What an amazing performance. It is a compliment to the director that the - tinear 06:40:02 10/30/20 (2)
- I would not waste my time on "Moscow", he is just OK there - Victor Khomenko 07:57:15 10/30/20 (1)
- Even. if I have to buy it! nt - tinear 06:41:52 10/31/20 (0)
- This series engaged me almost from the outset. - Road Warrior 21:56:11 10/21/20 (6)
- Thank you for thoughful response - Victor Khomenko 06:25:56 10/22/20 (5)
- I did a double take when I saw your comment that there were only 4 user reviews. - Road Warrior 06:52:26 10/22/20 (4)
- More than enjoying, I am engrossed - Victor Khomenko 07:01:17 10/22/20 (3)
- I won't say I wept - Road Warrior 08:19:18 10/22/20 (2)
- RE: I won't say I wept - Victor Khomenko 11:14:20 10/26/20 (1)
- Thanks for your insights Victor - Road Warrior 19:31:53 10/26/20 (0)
- No... I know the book, so will look for it - Victor Khomenko 10:35:24 10/18/20 (1)
- It turned out, we already watched it. - Victor Khomenko 08:04:48 10/19/20 (0)
- "It is HIGHLY praised in Russia". Great! ^ - Road Warrior 22:06:58 10/17/20 (0)
- RE: The best contemporary Russian films stand up well against those of any country. - pictureguy 13:02:02 10/15/20 (6)
- Tarkovsky is a giant! "Nostalghia," however - tinear 16:35:58 10/15/20 (4)
- Giant? Not enough output to be called that. - Victor Khomenko 19:28:21 10/15/20 (3)
- "Andrei Rublev." Greatest of all his films; should be on greatest of all time lists. "Ivan's - tinear 08:06:22 10/16/20 (2)
- I suspected it would be your favorite - Victor Khomenko 08:11:52 10/16/20 (1)
- Well, Russia and dystopian go together like Ukraine and Crimea. - tinear 12:02:10 10/16/20 (0)
- That's the thing - Victor Khomenko 15:48:14 10/15/20 (0)
- You are 100% right, tin - but you left out T-34! - Chris from Lafayette 12:13:53 10/15/20 (0)
- This is just plain nuts nt - Victor Khomenko 09:57:16 10/15/20 (3)
- And some people hate caviar and vodka. nt - tinear 11:33:28 10/15/20 (2)
- Truth is - you list is OK... not great, but your claim is way over the top - Victor Khomenko 11:58:58 10/15/20 (1)
- I was listing "contemporary." Say, from 2000s, only. And I stand by my statement, Victor. NO - tinear 12:48:59 10/15/20 (0)