The Burden of the first: The cultist Jude Law and the addicted John Lennon

The biopic "First on Olympus" starring Gleb Kalyuzhny, the thriller "Eden" by Oscar-winning Ron Howard starring Jude Law, and the crime comedy "Burglar from the Roof" starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst are being released in Russia. All these paintings are based on real events and characters. As well as Alan Parker's documentary "The Unknown John Lennon", the release of which is timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of the birth of the rock music icon. And only the melodrama "You drive me crazy" with Mila Ershova is a fantasy about love. Izvestia — about what to watch in the cinema next weekend.

"The first on Olympus", 12+

Directed by Artem Mikhalkov. Starring: Gleb Kalyuzhny, Andrey Smolyakov, Artem Bystrov, Elena Lyadova, Vladimir Ilyin, Irina Pautova, Alexey Kravchenko

The story of two-time Olympic champion, six-time European rowing champion Yuri Sergeevich Tyukalov. Six months before the start of filming, all the actors playing the rowers, including Gleb Kalyuzhny and Artyom Bystrov, began training. Filming took place in Kronstadt and in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.

According to the story, after the war, Yura Tyukalov, who survived the blockade, decides to take up rowing. The young man has no strength for sports, but coaches Mikhail and Vera Savrimovich inspire confidence in him. A talented guy and his team are moving towards their goal of getting to the Helsinki Olympics and winning it.

Interest in the film increased after the audience learned that the lead actor Gleb Kalyuzhny joined the army. At the premiere, the actor appeared in a military uniform, breaking the ovation of the audience.

"Eden", 18+

Directed by Ron Howard. Starring: Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Bruhl, Sidney Sweeney

Two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard, who directed Mind Games, Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code, presents a film based on the true story of a series of mysterious murders that took place in Galapagos. For 15 years, he conducted his own research to figure out what really happened. His new film is ready to tell the audience the terrible truth about this confusing and shocking story.

In 1929, one of the islands became a haven for those who no longer wanted to live in civilization. One day, a scandalous Baroness joined the commune. Her intrigues and thirst for power turned the paradise abode into an island of suffering and conspiracies.

The degree of tension rises to the limit, leading the viewer to a series of gruesome murders.

"The Unknown John Lennon", 18+

Directed by Alan J. Parker. Starring: Earl Slick, Mary Smith, Mark Cunningham, Barry Miles, Phillip Norman

A documentary about the life of the founder of the Beatles, John Lennon, a symbol of an entire generation and one of the most influential figures of pop culture of all time. The film suggests focusing on the last decade of the musician's life. Unique footage and interviews reveal unknown details of the biography of the idol of millions and details of the world tour of the Beatles reunion, which never took place. A special place in the film is occupied by the story of the relationship between John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Their union was both admired and hated. It was claimed that she was the one who destroyed the Beatles. But this film shows Yoko Ono as a strong personality, next to whom Lennon could be open and free.

"The burglar from the roof", 16+

Director: Derek Sienfrance. Starring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Juno Temple, Lakit Stanfield, Uzo Aduba, Ben Mendelsohn

A crime comedy based on a true story. The film is about Jeffrey Manchester. An army veteran who finds himself in a difficult life situation starts robbing McDonald's restaurants, making holes in their roofs. For this, he gets a sentence and ends up in prison. After six months in prison, he escapes and finds refuge in a toy store. He goes unnoticed for a long time. But events begin to develop in an unpredictable way when Jeff falls in love with a charming store employee, Lee, a single mother. However, Jeffrey, who is playing a double game, is overtaken by the past.

"You're driving me crazy", 16+

Director: Daria Lebedeva. Starring: Mila Ershova, Yuri Nasonov, Anton Vasiliev, Anton Artemyev, Nadezhda Ivanova, Lyudmila Artemyeva

A romantic comedy about lovers from parallel worlds. In the story, Alice moves into a spacious apartment in St. Petersburg. But at some point, the mirror begins to show the girl a parallel reality: a certain party-goer Ivan already lives in the apartment. The fantasy-themed romcom is somewhat reminiscent of the movie "House by the Lake" starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, although there were many similar plots. The relationship between Alice and Ivan from different worlds is becoming closer and closer, and perhaps strong feelings will help to connect in one reality.