Russia 88

Russia 88

Directed by Pavel Bardin

Produced by KSM Film

2009104 min5.3 / 10

A bleak found-footage descent into extremism and violence, where intimate family bonds fracture under the weight of ideology and hatred.

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 guy from the Caucasus. This family drama develops into a tragedy.

Questions people ask

  • Does Russia 88 end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 100% of films.

  • Is Russia 88 violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Russia 88 easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Russia 88 sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Russia 88 scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise9

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Russia 88

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Russia 88

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Russia 88, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Russia 88, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Russia 88, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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