First issue: July 2003

Articles:  

Subtropical Cinema: Kinotavr, Collective Heroes, and Small Screens: The Fourteenth Annual Open Russian Film Festival (3-17 June 2003). By Nancy Condee and Vladimir Padunov 

Moscow’s Silver Anniversary: XXV Moscow International Film Festival (20-29 June 2003). By Vladimir Padunov

Reviews: 

Vadim Abdrashitov: Magnetic Storms reviewed by Birgit Beumers  

Aleksandr Sokurov: Father and Son reviewed by Birgit Beumers 

Gennadii Sidorov: Little Old Ladies (Starukhi) reviewed by Birgit Beumers 

Lidiia Bobrova: Granny (Babusia) reviewed by Birgit Beumers