Russian movies about the zone and prison: a list of the best, actors, summary

An old Russian proverb says: "Do not renounce money and prison." This folk wisdom reflected that traditional attention with which a simple man looks at what is happening on the other side of the grate or barbed wire. And modern Russian movies about the zone and prison, the list of which is quite extensive, to a large extent this curiosity is satisfied.

What to watch and what to ignore

Not only in modern Russian, but also in the whole world cinema, one of the most popular is the action genre, with the necessary intrigue and dynamism of developing events. The most characteristic product of this genre is the endless narratives of the adventures of policemen and thieves. And films in which the results of police and police work are demonstrated, are their logical continuation. For, as was chanted formulated by Vladimir Vysotsky's character Gleb Zheglov, "The thief should sit in prison!" To satisfy the attention of a simple viewer to this topic, Russian films about the zone and prison may well be. A list of them can impress with diversity. It includes the fundamental works of Russian classics "Red Kalina" by Vasily Shukshin and "In the First Circle" based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. And completely through production of television serials. It is important not to make a mistake with the choice and determine for yourself - what exactly you want to see. And also do not forget that Russian films about the zone and prison, the list of which is updated every year, are created mainly by those who themselves in this life saw this zone and prison only on television.

"Zone" on the screen

Of course, not everything is equally miserable in works on criminal and prison topics. Quite deserves attention "Zone" - the series, which became widely known due to the fact that his show on the channel NTV prime time was interrupted in the eighth series because of the protests of the indignant public. Later, the audience was able to watch the film. But he walked only in the dead of night.

The project has its fans. Attention was justified. "Zone" - a series that makes empathy for the main characters. And this is the most important component of the success of any work of art. In the film there are many plot lines, both intersecting and completely autonomous. We should pay tribute to the authors of this work - they themselves were not convicted in criminal cases, but they studied the material in good faith. The series is marked by many brilliant acting works, it manifests itself in the roles of both the first and second plan. Particularly textured in the film is a complex and multilevel intrigue in the relationship between the zeks and the administration. Observing its development, the viewer has the right to ask the question: "On which side of the division line is the greater concentration of crime?"

About love

One of the most striking works on the crime theme was the feature film "Prison Romance", released on big screens in 1993. It is based on the real story of the escape from the St. Petersburg prison "Crosses" of the person under investigation Maduev. He managed to break free with a pistol, which was passed to him by the investigator in his case, Natalia Vorontsova.

At one time, this unusual love affair made a lot of noise and caused a significant resonance in the media. The artistic translation of history onto the screen has to it a very remote relation. But the audience "Prison Romance" was remembered first of all by the brilliant acting works of Alexander Abdulov, Marina Neelova, Aristarkh Livanov and Yuri Kuznetsov.

At the turn of the ages

Russian cinema can be distinguished from the Soviet one at first sight. This is due to the fact that along with the collapse of the Soviet Union, many bans for filmmakers have also disappeared. Released in 1990, the film "Nicknamed the Beast" is interesting because the Soviet historical era in it ended a few years earlier than it was in reality. The protagonist of this narrative, former Afghan warrior Savely Govorkov, is alone fighting against the whole gang. And it turns out in this fight is the winner.

He sweeps everything that gets in his way, including prison bars and barbed wire. The action takes place in full accordance with all canons of the Hollywood western. It's hard to believe that the film directed by Alexander Muratov "Beast nicknamed" was filmed in the Soviet Union. Starring in it were such stars as Dmitry Pevtsov, Boris Shcherbakov and Armen Dzhigarkhanyan.

"The escape". The series by American standards

In world cinema is not something exceptional that a particular film or a whole series is removed based on an existing work. Sometimes this is done even without changing the name of the source. Released on TV in 2012, "Escape" - a series of this format. It is a translation of the same American television product. The plot is based on the story of two brothers from the social lower classes. By the will of circumstances they are involved in a powerful whirlwind of criminal and political intrigues.

The whirlpool of events brings the characters behind barbed wire. The action of the film is quite dynamic and does not allow the viewer to relax. Everything corresponds to the laws of the genre, that's just hard to say - whose merit it is. Authors adaptation? Or the American primary source? This work is one of the unfinished. Announced its continuation. It is possible that in the new season, it will play with new unexpected colors. The potential for this is not exhausted.

Unfinished TV series

Spectators of the series "Prison of Special Purpose", released in 2006, are still waiting for its continuation. Events are perceived as not completely completed. The action in the film takes place in the severe northern edge, within the walls of the former monastery. There is the only prison in Russia for pardoned killers. In conflict with the bandits planning to escape, the Orthodox priest Father Pavel enters, to whom the monastic status does not allow to take up arms. And he successfully copes with his repeatedly superior forces of evil. In this priest helped combat experience, acquired in the young years in Afghanistan.

A particularly bright script or director's decisions, as well as acting, this film is not marked. There is no information about its possible continuation yet.

Set of stamps

Not become a bright event recently shown series "Citizen boss". At the heart of this film is the adaptation of the novel of the same name by Faina Samoylova. The plot is as pretentious as it is, it is so uncomplicated.

The teacher of the higher school of militia Irina learns that her lover is arrested on false accusation. Soon, he was sentenced, and a brave woman, leaving a prestigious job in Moscow, rushes to get him out of bondage. The events of the film do not produce the impression of authenticity, and the performers of the main roles, perhaps, do not believe in what they are portraying. However, in this there is nothing unusual. The same can be said for most of the usual television series. An impression is created. That they are stamped on one conveyor belt not coming into consciousness by scriptwriters, actors and directors.

Some conclusions about what I saw on the screen

There is not the slightest possibility, within the framework of one article, to list all Russian films about the zone and prison. The list of them is constantly increasing. And not only in length, due to the appearance in it of new works, but also in breadth - the continuation of successful work has long been a good tradition. For this even special terms are invented - the "sequel" and "prequel". The latter means that the action of the present film precedes the one that has become famous. But if you make a list of the top three Russian films on prison topics, it will look like this:

• "In the first circle."
• "Zone".
• "The escape".

Of course, any such lists are very conditional and always subjective.