Category Archives: World Cinema

Which Films Inspired Andrei Tarkovsky?

Which Films Inspired Andrei Tarkovsky?

Richard WessDecember 23, 2023

In the haunting silence of a rain-drenched birch forest, a figure traverses the ephemeral boundary between dream and reality, a scene that could only belong to the world of ...

Russian Lord of the Rings from Mordor’s Perspective – The Last Ringbearer

Russian Lord of the Rings from Mordor’s Perspective – The Last Ringbearer

Richard WessDecember 3, 2023

In the expansive universe of literary fan fiction, The Last Ringbearer by Kirill Eskov emerges as a remarkable and audacious reimagining of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of ...

Russia’s Influence on Disney Animation

Russia’s Influence on Disney Animation

Richard WessJune 19, 2023

Russia’s influence on Disney and its animated films can be seen in various facets, from artistic inspiration to cultural exchanges. Russian folklore, animations, ballet, ...

The Top 100 Best WWII Films and Series

The Top 100 Best WWII Films and Series

Richard WessJune 23, 2022

Here’s Russian Film Hub’s definitive list of the 100 best movies and TV shows about the Second World War. Naturally, such a ranking is a subjective undertaking. ...