What is Ciné-Bis-Art?

Ciné-Bis-Art is a guide to 176 films in Russian, Persian, Hebrew and Ukrainian from 1960 to 2026, each with its story, cast and a Watch now button to the official services that carry it.

Which film should I watch first?

Start with The Band's Visit, The Irony of Fate or Offside. They introduce the Israeli comedy of manners, the Soviet New Year classic and the Iranian comedy with a point.

Is the catalogue suitable for families?

Yes. Every summary was read by hand, and crime films, horror and adult dramas were left out. The comedies and fairy tales suit all ages, and the serious dramas are marked for older viewers in the guide.

How many films are there in each language?

Ninety-five in Russian, thirty-five in Persian, thirty-one in Hebrew and fifteen in Ukrainian.

Are the films subtitled?

They are spoken in their original languages, and most services offer English subtitles from the language menu on the player.

Are there films for children?

Yes. The Soviet fairy tales and adventure serials, The Last Warrior, Guest from the Future and Abulele are made for young viewers.

How does My List work?

Press Add to My List on any film page. The list is kept by the browser on this device, and the list page can write it to a file.

Does Ciné-Bis-Art host films or downloads?

Ciné-Bis-Art is a guide only. Every Watch now button opens JustWatch, which lists the official streaming, rental and purchase services for your country.

Films in Russian, Persian, Hebrew and Ukrainian

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