First Russian film in India - The Crew

Film:- The Crew is the first Russian film to be released in India and is a much anticipated one. This move comes as a result of the pact signed between Indian PM Mr. Narendra Modi and his Russian counterpart Mr. Vladimir Putin. There were quite a few pacts that were signed upon and cultural ties were one of then. Russia and India have always had very friendly relations and it will soon celebrate 75 years of its diplomatic ties. The Crew is the first film in recent times to strengthen these ties. The awe-inspiring graphics and an edge of the seat thriller that this movie is, has raised the quality bars high.

The film is slated to release in India on the 20th Of January and is brought to India by RG Studios. It is also slated to be remade in Hindi. The film is an English dubbed version of the blockbuster Russian film Ekipazh. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, co founder of RG Studios further adds "The movie talks about courage and humanity, as this focuses on the rescue of people stuck in a volcano, and the thrilling part is that this operation takes place mid air, how? Your questions will be answered on 20^th Jan". The film is an action thriller and is at par with Hollywood films.

Brief about the film (The Crew)

The Crew is a Russian disaster action blockbuster produced by TRITE Studio, Central Partnership and Channel Russia 2, which was released in April 2016. Inspired by the 1979 Soviet film Air Crew, it was the second catastrophe film shot in the Russian Federation. The film I extremely high on action and is certain to grab the attention of action film lovers. The film also has an emotional angle to it which makes it a complete package

The film is not only a well shot film but very latest of the technologies has been used towards making of this project.
The film was shot in IMAX 3D and became the second Russian film shot using this equipment.

The film has been released in Russia and CIS countries on April 2016, grossing Box Office in Russia over 22 million USD.

The film was released theatrically in China on August 19, 2016 and it has grossed CN¥30.7 million at the Chinese box office, equal to 4,6 million USD.

The producers:-

-- The producer of the film “The Crew’ Nikita Mikhalkov (was born on the 21st of October, in 1945) is a Russian filmmaker, actor and the head of the Russian Cinematographers' Union.

-- The producer of the film “The Crew” Leonid Vereshchagin (was born on the 25^th of August, in 1953, Moscow.) is a Soviet and Russian producer. The general director of the film company "TRITe Studio".

European Film Award "Felix" in the category "Best Film in Europe" for the film "Urga - Territory of Love" – 1993

The "Golden Lion" Award and the "Audience Award" at the International Film Festival in Venice for the film "Urga" – 1991

Grand Prix of the International Film Festival in Cannes for the movie "Burnt by the Sun" – 1994

Special "Golden Lion" for the movie "12" at the International Film Festival in Venice – 2007

Award "GQ Man of the Year 2016" in nomination "Producer of the Year"

DANILA KOZLOVSKY (Actor)

Leading actor of “The CREW” movie was born on the 3^rd of May in 1986, in Moscow.

In 2014, he played Dimitri Belikov in his first American movie, Vampire Academy. This year he played Akan in Hardcore Henry, co-production of Russia and USA. (Hardcore Henry has grossed $9.3 million in North America and $5.1 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $14.3 million, against a budget of $2 million.). Also starred in several top grossing movies of domestic box office, such as: Soulless (2012), Soulless 2 (2015), Legend №17 (2013). Moreover, Danila has a leading role in biggest project of 2016 year, VIKING movie (Russian release December 29). He also appeared in advertisements for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle alongside Keira Knightley.

VLADIMIR MASHKOV:- (Actor)

The actor of the film “The Crew” Vladimir Mashkov (was born on the 27^th of November, in 1963) is a Soviet and Russian theater actor and director of cinema, known to Western audiences for his work in the 2001 film Behind Enemy Lines and 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Mashkov has also worked as a film director, producer and writer for the 2004 Russian film Papa.

NIKOLAI LEBEDEV:- (Director)

The director of the film “The Crew” Nikolai Lebedev (was born on the 16^th of November, in 1966, Kishinev, USSR.) is a Russian film director and screenwriter. The winner of two State Awards of the Russian Federation. State Award of the Russian Federation (2003) - for the film "Star" (2002). The Russian Federation State Award (2014) - for the film "Legend № 17" (2013).