Do not renounce sumy and prison - the Russian proverb says. Life is unpredictable, and no one can be sure of what will happen in the future. This is clearly demonstrated by the best films about the Russian prison and the zone, whose heroes did not expect at all that they would be imprisoned, where they would have to fight for their lives.
10. Nicknamed the Beast
Action movie Nicknamed the Beast - One of the best films about the Russian prison and the zone. The main character of the picture Savely Govorkov is a former commando who participated in military operations in Afghanistan. Upon returning home, he takes a job as a bodyguard for Alik’s high-profile crime boss. A strong feeling flashes between Savely and the girl. When Govorkov comes into conflict with his employer, trying to protect his friend, he decides to get rid of his opponent by substituting him under the “currency” article. Savely is sentenced to 9 years in prison. The special forces soldier who had gone through the war in Afghanistan did not break under the blows of fate - Govorkov makes a bold escape from the colony, dreaming of taking revenge on his enemies and saving his beloved.
Interesting fact: real officers of the regime and convicts of one of the forced labor colonies of the Komi Republic took part in the filming of the picture.
9. Prison Romance
Some of the best films about Russian prison include drama Prison Romance. He is a dangerous recidivist Artynov, implicated in currency fraud. She is a senior investigator on particularly important matters, a smart and beautiful woman, not used to losing. When these two strong personalities meet, a psychological duel begins between them. Gradually, in an impudent and dangerous recidivist, investigator Elena Andreevna discovers a strong man who begins to persistently look after her.
The plot of the drama is based on the real story of the relationship between the bandit Maduyev and the investigator Natalya Vorontsova, who helped the criminal to organize an escape from the Kresty prison by transferring weapons to him.
8. Gentlemen of Fortune
"Gentlemen of Fortune" - One of the most beloved by the audience of Soviet comedies, in which you can see the scenes of a Russian prison and zone.
The kindest director of the kindergarten is incredibly similar to the dangerous recidivist nicknamed "Associate Professor", who managed to steal a valuable exhibit - the legendary helmet of Alexander the Great. At the urgent request of the Troshkin police, under the guise of a bandit "Associate Professor", criminals serving sentences in one of the colonies in Central Asia are being introduced into the environment. He needs to organize the escape of the associates of the Assistant Professor, so that they take him to the trail of his helmet. Meanwhile, the Assistant Professor is at large ...
7. Bastards
The list of the best films about the Russian prison and zone continues with a military drama Bastards.
1943, in the midst of the Great Patriotic War. Lt. Col. Vishnevetsky is released from prison to carry out a secret government mission. The former climber should prepare a sabotage group of young criminals sentenced to death in a short time. They will have to interfere with special enemy compounds operating in the Carpathians. In a secret mountain camp, Vishnevetsky and his fellow trainers, also released, are training desperate teenagers for a deadly mission.
6. Lucky
Continues the list of the best films about Russian prison crime drama "Lucky". In the center of the plot of the picture is Vadim Uporov, sentenced to 25 years in denunciation and sent to one of the Gulag camps. Here he finds himself embroiled in a conflict between two groups of prisoners. Conflict with one of the criminal authorities forces the hero to escape. He is caught and sent to a punishment cell. During the second escape, Vadim meets the girl Natalya, for the sake of whom he decides to achieve early release and the removal of a criminal record.
5. High Security Vacations
Some of the best films about Russian prison include comedy "High Security Vacation", the main roles in which were played by Sergey Bezrukov and Dmitry Dyuzhev.
Evgeny Koltsov is a former Interior Ministry officer who ended up in the zone for the murder due to the negligence of his colleague. Victor Sumarakov, nicknamed "Twilight" - is a recidivist thief who has great authority in the criminal world. Fate brings these completely different people together, and they are forced to flee, saving their lives. With the help of the colony officer, Koltsov and Sumarokov fall into the pioneer camp, posing as counselors. Communication with children greatly changes the characters, and they become exemplary educators, whom everyone in the squad adores.
4. Lost in Siberia
One of the best films about the Russian zone and prison "Lost in Siberia" tells the story of the fate of the British archaeologist Miller, whom the Soviet secret services mistook for an American intelligence agent. Violent interrogations force him to confess to espionage and he is sent to Siberia, to the Soviet camp. Despite the most difficult trials, the protagonist does not give up, and the love of a medical center doctor helps him fight for his life.
3. High security comedy
"High Security Comedy" - one of the best pictures about the Russian prison. The genre of the film is quite rare - it's a grotesque comedy. In one of the Soviet strict regime colonies, the authorities decide to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Lenin on a grand scale. It was decided to prepare a play, the theme of which was the October Revolution. The main roles in the play were entrusted to the prisoners. The convicts liked the idea and they, distributing the roles of revolutionaries among themselves, begin to get used to the images of their heroes. Encouraged by the example of fighters for the revolution, prisoners decide to achieve freedom and plan a mass escape.
2. Mayhem
One of the best films about the Russian zone "Mayhem" tells the real story of the life and life of one of the Soviet colonies of strict regime. The plot of the picture is based on the essay of the same name, published in the magazine "Spark". The plot focuses on a conflict between two groups of prisoners. The bulk, living on the position of slaves, no longer wants to put up with this. They are confronted by thieves in law, their sixes and the administration of the zone.
1. Courier to the East
Action movie "Courier to the East" - A bright and dynamic picture in which the main character ends up in a Russian prison, becoming a pawn in a strange game.
Alan and Arthur are best friends since childhood. They grew up in an orphanage and did not lose touch with each other, becoming adults. Alan works as a trainer in the children's wrestling section, and Arthur became the best drug courier of a criminal group. When the section is closed due to an accident, Arthur decides to help a friend earn extra money by going in his place for another batch of drugs, not knowing that this trip is a setup. Alan is arrested red-handed and sent to a penal colony for 8 years. The skills of the fight were very useful to him in prison in order to survive and escape. Alan's goal is to avenge himself and the friend killed by the mafia.