Vladimir Mashkov presented the film Not Listed to the President of Russia at the Knowledge.First marathon
An excerpt from the film Not Listed was shown to Vladimir Putin during a meeting with youth at the Knowledge.First educational marathon. The event took place at the Victory Museum from April 28 to 30 and was dedicated to the anniversary of the victory in the Great Fatherland War. Over three days, war veterans, defenders of the Fatherland, war correspondents, statesmen, economists, scientists, and figures of culture and art discussed the role of the Great Patriotic War in Russian history and its significance for Russians.
«Information about the heroic days of the Great Patriotic War must be poignant, authentic, and truthful. Only then will it reach the heart. Of course, such works of art – and this is undoubtedly a work of art – serve this purpose and work as I have said. Moreover, Vasiliev’s books are well-known, and cinematic works have been released thanks to these books, such as The Dawns Here Are Quiet, Tomorrow Was the War, and so on».
Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia
The film Not Listed became an important topic of conversation. The film, based on Boris Vasiliev’s novella of the same name, is dedicated to the heroic defense of the Brest Fortress. At the meeting with the president, People’s Artist of Russia Vladimir Mashkov explained how it was possible to create a sincere, emotional, and truthful film based on a great work of literature.
«I am deeply convinced that ‘Pluzhnikovs’ [a Russian everyman and the main character of the film] exist in each of us. We are descendants of great heroes, and we inherit an unyielding character, willpower, and the ability to love. All of this needs to be written about. Films need to be made. Songs need to be composed».
Vladimir MashkovPeople’s Artist of Russia
The project was created by Gazprom-Media Holding, the NTV channel, the film companies 1-2-3 Production, TEMP, and TROMEDIA, as well as the Oleg Tabakov Moscow Theatre with the support of the Cinema Fund and the Moscow government. Distributor – Central Partnership.
The film is timed for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The film will be released in wide distribution on May 1.
