Cinema as a mirror of reality or cinema as an escape from it?

A renowned film critic Anton Dolin This year marks his 50th anniversary. To mark the milestone, a collection of his best articles has been published: "Fifty," based on the number of reviews of the best films since the beginning of the 21st century.

At performances in the United States and Canada, he will present his new book and answer key questions.

— What secret do the aliens in Spielberg's new film keep?
— Is there salvation from the destruction of the universe in the "Ave Maria Project"?
— What does "Michael" sing about?
— Where and why is Nolan's Odysseus sailing?
— How to kill the Minotaur and find a way out of the labyrinth?

The most talked-about films, names, and voices of 2026 – in a speech by a film critic who knows how to read between the lines and discern the invisible between the frames.