"Clearly there's something special about Soviet cinema. At times, the Soviet Union found itself without a rival in its output, producing subversive and avant-garde fare that surpassed that of countries well-known for their quality filmmaking, including the U.S., France, and Japan.
And, of course, the wide range of Soviet movies contains many different forms of beauty that wow viewers to this day. From the poetic cinematic language of directors like Tarkovsky and Parajanov to the musical contributions to movies from such greats as Prokofiev and Shostakovich, there's much to explore and enjoy. Here are ten of the most beautiful Soviet movies, each with their own unique contributions to world cinema."
