NEW DELHI, INDIA – December 8, 2025 – The Russian Film Festival, a major cultural and industry-focused initiative organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, has successfully concluded its three-day run in New Delhi from December 5–7, 2025. This year’s edition celebrated the best of contemporary Russian cinema while emphasizing enhanced co-production and distribution partnerships with Indian and Eurasian industry stakeholders.
High-Level Opening & Distinguished Participation
The festival opened with a solemn ceremony featuring a special video address by Olga Lubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, reaffirming the event’s strong state backing. Attendees were also greeted by Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom Media Holding, Elza Antonova, CEO of ROSKINO, and renowned Russian actor Kirill Kuznetsov.
Diverse Screening Line-Up
The cinematic showcase began with the war drama August (directed by N. Vysotsky & I. Lebedev). Audiences enjoyed a curated selection of contemporary Russian films, including:
Blood Type (dir. M. Brius)
Perl (2025, dir. T. Barkalaya)
First on Olympus (2025, dir. A. Mikhalvkov)
Doctor Dinozavrov (dir. M. Volkov)
Industry Program Focused on Collaboration
The festival’s business program served as a key platform for dialogue and industry networking. Highlights included:
Interactive Q&A sessions with Russian directors, actors, and producers
Round-table discussions on co-production and distribution opportunities between Russia and India
A major highlight was the panel discussion, “Cinema as a Cultural Bridge: From Common Values to Joint Projects,” organized alongside the Russian-Indian Forum and integrated into the screenings of the Open Eurasian Film Award. The discussion spotlighted cinema’s growing role in strengthening cultural ties.
Commitment to Future Co-Productions
Speaking on ROSKINO’s vision, CEO Elza Antonova emphasized the organization’s long-term commitment to building Indo-Russian creative partnerships:
“We are in India to meet not just viewers but also our creative partners and co-authors. I’m sure that we are in for many joint projects that will tell the world new stories born at the crossing of our cultures.”
The strong participation and positive response throughout the festival demonstrated the shared enthusiasm of filmmakers across Russia, India, and Eurasian countries—united by the desire to create powerful, borderless stories.
About ROSKINO
ROSKINO is the official state body representing the Russian audiovisual industry at international film festivals and markets. The organization is wholly owned by the Federal Agency for State Property Management. In 2024, ROSKINO marked its 100th anniversary, continuing the legacy of Sovexportfilm, established in 1924.
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