Vitaly Melnikov. Director’s Fate (2026)

Виталий Мельников. Судьба режиссёра

A cinematic portrait of legendary director Vitaly Melnikov, whose life mirrored Soviet history. Born the son of a condemned "enemy of the people," he studied under masters Yutkevich and Eisenstein and lived through Stalin’s cult of personality and its collapse. This documentary weaves Melnikov’s personal journey with national history, highlighting his iconic films: *The Chief of Chukotka*, *Mama Got Married*, *The Eldest Son*, *Vacation in September*, *Marry the Captain*, and *Poor, Poor Pavel*.