Russian movie for third-year students

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I know it would be hard for students to understand a movie with many
colloquialisms, but that is why I am looking for something simpler. Moreover,
I wouldn't show them a video of poor quality. Critically acclaimed movies are
generally difficult, but I thought someone might know of a thriller, action
movie or even soap opera which is very simple. I show students cartoons, such
as Cheburashka, which we watch segment by segment, and they are quite pleased
to find that they understand so much. It is very good for their self-esteem.
However, I would like to find something that is geared toward an older
audience...

In a message dated 10/20/00 11:37:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
chaput at FAS.HARVARD.EDU writes:

<<  Comprehending
 a Russian film (especially if the video isn't excellent quality) can be
 hard even for non-native teachers, especially if there are many
 colloquialisms and if characters speak with their backs turned to the
 camera.  When intermediate-level students watch a film and can't
 understand a lot of it they can be very discouraged and even lose
 confidence.  So I wouldn't worry about the subtitles, but perhaps others
 have more information than I.
  >>

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