The Theme (1979) DVD-R

Starring Mikhail Ulyanov, Inna Churikova, Stanislav Lyubshin, Yevgeni Vesnik, Yevgeniya Nechayeva
Directed by Gleb Panfilov
Print: Color
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Drama, Satire
Language: Russian with English subtitles

A celebrated playwright grapples with creative stagnation and moral conflict as he seeks inspiration in the ancient town of Suzdal. There, he encounters a museum guide who challenges his artistic integrity, leading him to confront his own complicity in the system that has shaped his work.