Sergei Bezrukov Selects Films for the Soul in Mosfilm Golden Collection Relay
Actor Sergei Bezrukov contributed a personal cinephile list to the Mosfilm Golden Collection TV channel as part of the relay that spotlights enduring cinema. The publisher’s press service shared his selections with socialbites.ca.
Bezrukov explains that he is not a professional critic, yet he found himself contemplating the project with the same seriousness that often weighs on seasoned reviewers. He admits that choosing was a challenging exercise and that he can sympathize with critics who wrestle with the same task. His criteria were simple yet sincere: he would pick films that he personally enjoys and is eager to watch and discuss. His soul list includes Five Evenings, Kalina Krasnaya, Oblomov, and Do Not Shoot the White Swans, which he singled out as his top choices for meaningful viewing.
During the festival, cinema critics, artists, journalists, and producers evaluate favorites across three categories. The first category, A Film for the Soul, highlights works that resonate on a personal level and linger in memory. The second category, A Film Worthy of Worldwide Recognition, gathers titles admired for their artistic impact and global relevance. The third category, A Film That the Whole Family Should Watch, emphasizes accessibility and broad appeal for different ages. Bezrukov named several films as fitting these themes, including Rublev, They Fought for the Motherland, and Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano as candidates for global acclaim. He also recommended An Ordinary Miracle, Be Careful with the Car, Pokrovsky Gate, and Scarecrow as excellent family viewing options.
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