After American and Western films left Russia, cinemas began to show more Russian films. But actor and producer Alexander Samoilenko Sr. says the emphasis is on mainstream films, while Russians are more interested in eternal issues. There are not enough original works devoted to “strong problems” in Russian cinemas, stated He is in conversation with 360 TV channel.
Directors mainly make comedies, thrillers, action movies and other movies that the audience likes and evokes emotions. However, Samoilenko also believes that they forget that this is not the only meaning of life and do not touch on serious issues. According to him, it is necessary to make films on eternal issues that auteur cinema usually “examines”.
“That’s basically what it’s about. It’s about some strong problems that one way or another arise in the life of every person. And from my point of view, this kind of cinema is missing,” the actor is convinced.
Also, according to him, more heroic films should be made. Answering the question of what is needed for the development of cinema, the actor answered: “Money. More money.”
Let’s remember that there was also Samoilenko. saidHe said that his son Alexander, who starred in the TV series “The Boy’s Word”, left his studies at the theater institute. She also added that she was happy for her son and said that he was a good artist.
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