Nikolai Kulikov (Writing)

A History of Russian Cinema. The Birth of the Myth.

A two part documentary about the first five decades of Russian cinema: from its birth to 1953 - the death of Stalin and the first seedlings of the thaw. The film covers the most important milestones of cinema. Its introduction as a lowbrow entertainment, the impact of WWI and revolutions on the film process. The principal masters - Kuleshov, Vertov, Eisenstein - and their discoveries in film language at the turn of the 1920-30s. The arrival of sound. The evacuation of the Soviet film industry during WWII and the heroic work of the wartime documentary crews. Restricted film production and early signs of the thaw in the late 1940s - early 1950s. Film historians and art critics, directors and screenwriters put the history of cinema in a broader context, considering the path that the country took from Tsarist Russia to the totalitarian state under the rule of Stalin.

Release Date:2023-03-10

Soldout

The music label that the rapper Drumma'K works with resembles a dysfunctional family in which everyone pursues only their own interests. The concept of "Sold Out" is a landmark for every artist. This is not just a successful concert, tickets for which are no longer available. This is a goal, a meaning and a dream, after which a completely different life begins. But to achieve this goal, Drumma'K needs to find his own voice, and not mindlessly copy modern trends. What will be the rapper's creative path and what will he do for the love of his fans?

Release Date:2021-12-09

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Episode Count:8

Vote Count:2

Family Budget

A friendly family from Krasnodar - mom is a piano teacher, dad is an attraction designer, a blogger daughter and a romantic son - like many, buys an apartment on a mortgage. However, it soon turns out that there is nothing to pay for it. Now, in order not to stay on the street, the Frolovs do anything. To live a week with the whole family for 200 rubles? Easy! Play a classical concert dressed as an octopus? No problem! Become a social media star? You can also be a star. The Frolovs' monetary adventures turn into a comedy course in financial literacy for all Russian families.

Release Date:2021-11-03

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Character:пьяный крикун

Vote Count:10

Le.Gen.D

According to the plot, because of his narcissism and selfishness, the undefeated MMA fighter does not notice how he is betrayed by the closest people. Now professional sports are closed to him. It could destroy another, but for the Legend it is only an excuse to accelerate and jump even higher.

Release Date:2021-05-31

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Episode Count:16

Vote Count:2

Nastya, Cheer Up!

Meet Nastya, 29 years old, designer-architect, married. Five completely different inner selves get along in it. This is the inner child; the hostess responsible for the attacks of all general cleaning; the control-obsessed demanding parent; the goddess of pleasure and a self-confident, daring careerist. Each of them has their own interests and ideas about happiness. They cheat, argue and fight among themselves. But when Nastya simultaneously loses her job, husband and best friend, the five will face a difficult task. They will have to learn how to negotiate with each other and make compromises — all in order for Nastya to be able to say with confidence: "I love myself all!"

Release Date:2021-01-03

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Episode Count:10

Vote Count:3

Fire

Fires are raging in the Moscow region, and the forest protection airbase is on a rotation. However, experienced firefighters are in short supply and team leader Andrey Pavlovich has to take on a new recruit, Roman.

Release Date:2020-12-24

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:166

The Hero

Fifteen years ago Andrey graduated from a Secret Service school under the guidance of his father, that trained teenagers to be agents for the Foreign Intelligence Service. When this experimental school is closed, he settles in Europe and cuts ties with Russia. One day his father who was believed to be dead calls him to warn him that some security forces want Andrey dead so he must run and hide. While on the run Andrey finds Masha, his ex-classmate from the Secret Service school. He faces love and betrayal and learns the real scale of the ruthless spy game that he was dragged into against his will.

Release Date:2019-09-26

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:72

Tolya-Robot

One hour dramedy that centers around Tony, an industrious young man with bionic limbs who sets out to do the impossible: restore justice in his hometown and simultaneously win the heart of Masha, an aspiring singer and the town’s most beautiful girl.

Release Date:2019-05-20

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:8

Vote Count:5

I'm Losing It

There's two great loves in Anya's life, her athlete boyfriend Zhenya and food. Zhenya is not happy how Anya has been gaining weight due to her eating habits and decides to dump her. But Anya doesn't want to give up and decides to get rid of excess weight with the help of Nikolai, an overweight man obsessed with the healthy living.

Release Date:2018-03-08

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:97

Three Seconds

The story is set at the 1972 Munich Olympics where the U.S. team lost the basketball championship for the first time in 36 years. The final moments of the final game have become one of the most controversial events in Olympic history. With play tied, the score table horn sounded during a second free throw attempt that put the U.S. ahead by one. But the Soviets claimed they had called for a time out before the basket and confusion ensued. The clock was set back by three seconds twice in a row and the Russians finally prevailed at the very last. The U.S. protested, but a jury decided in the USSR’s favor and Team USA voted unanimously to refuse its silver medals. The Soviet players have been treated as heroes at home.

Release Date:2017-12-28

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:154

Flight Crew

A story about bravery, self-sacrifice and human dignity put on trial by the merciless power of nature. A young pilot is fired from military air force after disobeying an absurd order. He gets a job as a co-pilot with a civil airline. Being brutally honest and direct, he is not on best terms with his new colleagues. During a flight to Asia his crew receives a distress message from a volcanic island and makes a decision to attempt a rescue mission. Will it be a success? Will they survive the disaster? They have a single chance to find that out: by being a team and sticking up for one another.

Release Date:2016-04-21

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:270

The Rooster

After the death of Anya's lover she has no reason to live. Suddenly she comes across a rooster who is a spitting image of her late lover. She decides to build a proper romantic relationship with this rooster in spite of that everything and everyone are against it.

Release Date:2015-05-16

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:4

Cinephile

Release Date:2013-12-02

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Bitterly!

Progressive and talented Natasha and Roma dream of a European wedding by the sea - but Natasha's stepfather procured a different scenario. Rough official of the city administration considers the celebration as a springboard for their careers, and seeks to arrange all the «how to». Young awaits an unforgettable evening in the restaurant «Golden» with a complete set of the tedious rites. Not fight, the guys decide to spend their dream wedding in secret from conservative relatives. But by accident both celebration come together.

Release Date:2013-10-24

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:87

Legend No. 17

Biopic of Russian ice hockey legend Valeri Kharlamov from early childhood, rising to the pinnacle of the sport and his untimely death

Release Date:2013-04-17

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Character:patient with bandaged head

Vote Count:134

The Spy

Spring 1941. Center of Moscow. Duel of the two intelligence services turns more and more tense.

Release Date:2012-04-05

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:36

Insignificant Details of the Accidental Episode

On a deserted railway line two trains have stopped because of repair works. Opposite each other. Time goes by, and movement is still not restored. Among the passengers some strange relations begin to develop...

Release Date:2011-06-05

Department:Writing

Job:Co-Writer

Vote Count:2

Pictures

A young photographer, Julia, makes a disastrous set of photos. She comes to a meeting with a client and he blows her up with his friend, a professional skilled photographer. The dispirited girl steals an expensive photo-album from the photographer. After while some strange distressing events start to happen with her. And one of her best friends suggests her to return the book to it's owner. So, Julia decides to overcome her injury and to go to the photographer's house.

Release Date:2010-02-05

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Vitalik

Vote Count:1

Circumstances

At a dinner for two couples, unexpected secrets unravel when a cunning detective crashes the gathering. As tensions soar with the arrival of a strangely behaving wife, hidden truths emerge. Can love and loyalty withstand the strain of distrust?

Release Date:2009-09-24

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Character:Vitali Beovulf-Bobrov

Vote Count:3

The Last Day of Bulkin I.S.

The last day of Ivan Bulkin’s life has come. Death is at his front door and wants him to confirm with his signature that he was satisfied with his life. But Bulkin thinks he can trick the grim reaper and cheat death.

Release Date:2009-08-15

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Axes in Bread-loafs

Report on the nightmarish finds in our bread.

Release Date:2009-02-17

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:1

Lisa and the Magic Layout

Seven-year-old Lisa learns that the toy people that inhabit the mock-up museum depicting Russia are alive. But today this model will be destroyed. A little girl and little people have one New Year's Eve to become big and save their little Russia.

Department:Production

Job:Producer

The Musketeer's Visit

Release Date:2008-09-01