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Author >Stephen Norris

What does Mikhalkov's recent Oscar nomination mean?

November 7, 2011 Stephen Norris
The decision to nominate Mikhalkov's “Burnt By the Sun 2: Citadel” as the country’s official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film reflects an ongoing fight over what sort of Russian film should be

Wanted: A good Gulag film

February 14, 2011 Stephen Norris
Several recent Russian films have involved the Gulag, but only as scenery. Is it possible to make a good film about the Gulag itself? And, more importantly, is it necessary?