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Elite rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun is soon to retire, but has one final goal set out for her: winning Olympic gold. This documentary "looks at the grueling Russian system for training athletes and the intense physical and mental labor put into a sport that thrives on its beautiful aesthetics"--Container.
3) Voĭna i mir
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Napoleon's army advances through Europe, and the high society of St. Petersburg discusses philosophical matters: What sets history in motion? The ambition of an emperor, the hastiness of a tsar, or the talent of a military commander? The destiny of Russia is inseparable from that of Andrei Bolkonsky, Pierre Bezukhov, and Natasha Rostova.
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A novel about love and the inner freedom of a "private" person, who by chance is involved in political absurdity. A wafer-thin, almost invisible line separates the life of humble, unlucky servile Turbanov from the world of power-- poverty from a lot of money, obedience to the law from crime, happy days from the end of the world. One day, to save the woman he loves, he crosses the line.
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A film document of the history of Mexico, presented in four novellas: Sandunga, an exposition of Tehuantepec jungles and the peaceful lifestyles of their inhabitants; Manguei, a love story about a poor peon and his bride; Fiesta, devoted to bullfignting and romantic love; and Soldadera, a portrayal of the 1910 revolution in Mexico as depicted in the frescoes of Siqueiros, Rivera, and Orosco.
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An evil thought can fly into your head like a quick bird, but don't let it build a nest there! But the pug Josie forgot this rule. Josie began to think badly of Philippe the cat. So what? These are just thoughts, they are not stones, they can not be thrown after the offender. But because of such a seemingly trifle, many troubles happened. Mafi, Zephyrka, Jozy, and a few of their friends, residents of the Beautiful Valley, found themselves in the Castle...
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