The "All-Russia Cinema Night 2025" campaign marked its 10th anniversary with record international participation, as 37 countries joined the celebration of Russian cinema. Operated by Roskino and the Cinema Fund, and co-organized by the Russian Fund of Culture with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event continues to expand its reach. Traditionally aligned with the Day of Russian Cinema on August 27, the campaign has evolved into both a domestic and international showcase of Russian film.
Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, emphasized the campaign’s significance: “Our jubilee ‘Cinema Night 2025’ is yet another reason to show both Russian and foreign viewers our splendid films, stage a worthy celebration of Russian Cinema Day, and remind everyone about the importance of the cinematic art. Today, our country’s film industry employs tens of thousands of various specialists. The sector continues to develop, and its successes are now also recognized on a global level. Ties with foreign filmmakers are being strengthened, with joint projects being created. By drawing dozens of foreign countries into the orbit of our ‘Cinema Night,’ we share with them inspiring, sincere film stories, and spread the knowledge of our values, traditions, and meanings through cinema.”
For the second consecutive year, "Cinema Night" attracted not only Russian but also global audiences, building on last year’s presence across 14 BRICS and CIS countries. This year, the footprint extended to 37 nations, with screenings held in China, India, Brazil, Ethiopia, Egypt, and all CIS states, alongside newcomers such as the UAE, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa, Indonesia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Angola, Djibouti, and Mauritius. Admission to all screenings remained free, underscoring the initiative’s broad accessibility.
The program highlighted a mix of genres and stories showcasing the evolution of Russian cinema. Key titles included "The Wizard of the Emerald City. Part I," an adaptation of the classic tale featuring Ellie, Totoshka, and their journey along the yellow brick road; "The Poet," a biopic on Aleksandr Pushkin starring Yura Borisov of "Anora"; and "Blood Type," a harrowing drama based on true events in 1943 that recounts the survival and resistance of Soviet orphans exploited by Nazis.
With its largest international participation yet, "Cinema Night 2025" underscores Russia’s strategy of using cultural diplomacy to extend the global reach of its entertainment industry and strengthen ties with international audiences through cinema.
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