Passions

Blonde Lilia and brunette Violetta are fascinated by horse racing, and the young racers are more than a little attracted to them, too. However, the worlds of sporting and romance don't always coexist peacefully as the two girls learn the hard way through a series of touching, surreal, and sometimes heartbreaking encounters. One of the most beautifully photographed Russian films in recent years, this acclaimed modern classic was hailed at numerous film festivals including the Berlin Film Festival and Russia's Kinotavr Festival, where it won the Jury and Critics Prizes. Amazon

Director: Kira Muratova

Cast: Svetlana Kolenda, Renata Litvinova, Albina Skarga, Sergei Popov, Alexandra Svenskaya, Aleksei Shevchenkov, Nikolay Shatokhin, Umirzak Shmanov

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