BROTHER. An Unforgotten Hero. A Cultural Phenomenon that Changed History

The cult duology "Brother" and "Brother 2" by Alexei Balabanov became the voice of the 90s generation, reflecting its pain and hopes. This book explores the phenomenon of "Brother" as a cultural event that changed Russian cinema. What led Balabanov to "Brother" and how did he work on the film? What place do Sergey Bodrov and Danila Bagrov occupy in the director's work? And what is the essence of the author's Balabanov method? The authors - Andrei Zakhariev and Mikhail Volodin - spoke with the participants of the shooting and compiled a comprehensive portrait of "Brother" and its creator.