Russia 88 ( Rossiya 88 ) ( Russia Eighty Eight )

Russia 88 (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Rossiya 88
Alternate Title: Russia Eighty Eight
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Russian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
104 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
Russia ( Russia, Eastern Europe )

Directed By:
Pavel Bardin

Written By:
Pavel Bardin

Actors:
Petr Fedorov ..... Shtik
Kazbek Kibizov ..... Otets Shtyka
Aleksandr Makarov
Vera Strokova

Synopsis:

A film banned in Russia - a fusion of Romper Stomper, Romeo & Juliet and Man Bites Dog. It is an intense examination of skinhead culture seen through the activities of a gang of Moscow skinheads called Russia 88 and their charismatic leader, Blade. One day he finds out that his sister is seeing a boy from the Caucasus and all hell breaks loose. Inspired by the real xenophobia that has led to countless unsolved deaths of foreigners in Russia; this is raw, emotional and controversial filmmaking that makes a powerful political statement.

A gang of skinheads 'Russia 88' are filming propaganda videos in order to place it on the internet. At the same time the camera records the life of the gang, they become accustomed to this and stop paying attention to it. The leader of the gang 'Blade' discovers that his sister is dating a Caucasian guy. This family drama develops into a tragedy.

A group of Moscow skinheads called "Russia 88" makes propaganda videos and posts them on the internet. The leader of the group refers to himself as "Blade." One day Blade finds out that his sister is seeing a boy from the Caucasus. Something that begins as a family drama quickly evolves into a tragedy.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 19 June, 2011.