“The highest and most characteristic trait of our people is the sense of justice and its thirst.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky The summer of 2020 has us waiting in an infinite loop for new movies, such as Christopher Nolan’s much...
; Following the crickets that chirped in the wake of Uncle’s Dream, Dostoyevsky continued his foray into comedy, his determination to re-enter St Petersburg society unswayed, thankfully to all who admire Russian classics and VM Productions’ films. His next...
We are happy to announce this months competition but first a big congratulations to last month’s winner Dawn who won our missing screenwriter throw! This month we are hosting a photo competition! To enter for...
Welcome back loyal BTS readers and newcomers! Have you ever thought about Dostoyevsky’s parents and who they were? I felt curious about this aspect of Dostoyevsky’s life and decided to investigate. What I found was interesting and definitely enriched...
A short story by the author that has inspired us the most here at VM Productions, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Published in 1876, the story is also known as ‘The Heavenly Fir Tree’. A perfect example of one of Dostoyevsky’s tragic heroes,...
Award-winning filmmaker Vitaly Sumin keeps his influences close to his heart. While many filmmakers try to diminish (or outright deny) the books and movies which helped shape their art, Sumin has always proudly shared his enthusiasm and love for...
There are more questions than answers when it comes to the mystery of the missing screenwriter, Robert Hurley’s. His disappearance has not only haunted the cast and crew of Notes from the New World but it has spawned two...
