Kolya / Коля (1996)

Резюме : Louka, a poor Czech musician, agrees to marrying a young Russian woman, in order for him to get some cash and for her to be allowed to stay in Czecho-Slovakia. One must keep in mind that this takes place in 1989, before the fall of the Soviet-Union and the split of Czecho-Slovakia. Louka's new wife soon moves to Germany, leaving a relative to take care of her five-year-old son Kolya. When she falls ill, Louka has to care for Kolya. This leads to big difficulties, as Kolya only speaks Russian and Louka only Czech. This may sound like a really boring movie, but don't be put off by the fact that this is a Czech movie and that you probably have to read the subtitles. Kolya is a sedated, but beautiful movie. It's without a doubt one of the best movies I've ever seen. It shows the world through a child's eyes, especially noticable in the scenes when Kolya is sick. It features wonderful photography, clever lines and both funny and moving scenes. This movie is a work of beauty!