Viktor Smolkin

Undergraduate Research: Between Metaphors, Methods, and Meanings

Research can take many forms. Are you doing fieldwork, working as a social assistant, volunteering, or starting in a new laboratory tomorrow? Is it your first year of university or is it the third? Is your paper going to be published?

Regardless of the type of research, what matters is that you make it meaningful. Make it your research – something that enriches you. Anyone can do it. And while many professors do their best to guide us, we must also learn to guide ourselves.

Viktor Smolkin on Undergraduate Research.

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Students’ look at Job Film Days

The latest instalment of Job Film Days – an international film festival dedicated to workers and held in Turin each year in October – was warmly welcomed by the festival’s student jury.

The “jury of the future” has expressed its opinion on contemporary cinema, and our editor, Viktor Smolkin, has carefully captured everything in this article to show you. Enjoy the read!

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From Silence to Cinema: The Case of New Zealand/Aotearoa

Aotearoa, or New Zealand, does not come often to our field of attention. Is it a plus or a minus? Who knows. Its cinema, however, manages some very interesting tricks to get our attention.

Viktor Smolkin writes about the national cinematography of the Kiwi nation.

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#Aotearoa #NewZealand #cinema #PeterJackson #TaikaWaititi #ThePasswordUnito

2350 meters up in one day – Hiking trip

Hiking is a favourite outdoor activity for many, but—just like running or jogging—it can sometimes feel out of reach. So, how do you start hiking? Is it difficult? Where should you go?

This summer, Valle d’Aosta has the answer. Our writer, Viktor Smolkin, went there and created a step-by-step guide just for you. Check it out in our latest article!

#Hiking #OutdoorLife #ValledAosta #TravelGuide #HikingTips @pilaaostavalley #pilaaostavalley

Russian Cinema – July 2025

What is censorship, really?
Is it the relentless enemy of artistic freedom, or a complex, long-standing negotiation between politics and creativity?
In his new article, Viktor Smolkin delves into the ways society has shaped artistic expression since the dawn of time, with a particular focus on the evolving role of censorship in national cinema.

#cinema #art #politics #censorship #propaganda #russiancinema #thepasswordunito

Art of Humor

What makes every film a comedy? A clickbait question to get your attention. Actually, not all films are comedies, but every film has comedy in it. How does humor help drive the story forward? Why do we choose humor to do the job? Viktor Smolkin has written an article where the art of humor is examined from its origins to modern times.

Adolescence: A Crime of Aesthetics

Adolescence — a UK mini-series praised for powerful acting and beautiful writing — drowns itself in a confusion of form. Viktor Smolkin explores how the chase for aesthetics blinds creators, leading to the downfall of their own creation. 🎬✨ #Adolescence #FilmCritique #UKDrama #ThePasswordUnito #tvseries @owencoooper

Small Screens, Big Stories

Five modern animated series that shape the childhoods of millions around the world.
As some of the most important sources of early language, body language, behavior, and socialization practices — and with their massive success and idolization — these productions hold a crucial place in our culture.
In this article, Viktor Smolkin explores five modern international hits that are quietly shaping our future.

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#childrenanimation #cartoons #animation #modernshows #children #tv #thepassword #ThePasswordUnito

Italy at Cannes 2025

Italy is coming to Cannes this week! 🇮🇹✨ Five films not to miss at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, all made on Italian soil. From rising voices to established auteurs, Viktor Smolkin highlights seven unique figures shaping the Italian presence at the Croisette. Dive into the article and discover the titles to watch—get ready for the cinema of next year! 🎬🇫🇷 #Cannes2025 @mariomartone_ @matteozoppi_og #cinemaitaliano #francescosossai #zuzanakircherova

Birth Every Decade

Studying cinema theory at university can be a challenge. It becomes even more challenging when half of the theory gets cut out. In his latest article, Viktor Smolkin explores the world east of Istanbul in search of essential films, directors, and ideas that shaped cinema. A quick overlook that gives you a good starting point for exploration! #Asiancinema #Japanesecinema #HongKongcinema #historyofcinema #ThePassword #Unito