Novyny Kino Ekranu Magazine

Novyny Kino Ekranu – Vintage Soviet Ukrainian Film Magazine

Novyny Kino Ekranu (Ukrainian: Новини Кіно Екрану) was one of the most influential Ukrainian-language film magazines published during the Soviet era. Issued monthly in Kyiv from 1961, the magazine served as the official publication of the State Committee of the Ukrainian SSR for Cinematography together with the Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine. Between 1981 and 1992, it was published under the slightly modified title Novyny Kinoekrana before the original name was restored in its final period. The magazine remained in circulation until 1993.

A Window into Soviet and Ukrainian Cinema

Each issue offered readers an in-depth look at the rapidly evolving world of cinema. While Ukrainian filmmaking received significant attention, the magazine also covered productions from other Soviet republics as well as international cinema. Its editorial content combined news, critical reviews, historical articles, interviews, and detailed profiles of actors, directors, screenwriters, and cinematographers.

Richly Illustrated Collectible Editions

One of the defining features of Novyny Kino Ekranu was its high-quality photographic content. Issues were filled with black-and-white and color photographs, film stills, portraits of popular actors, behind-the-scenes images, movie posters, and promotional artwork. Today these visual materials make the magazine especially attractive to collectors, film historians, designers, and researchers interested in Soviet visual culture.

Historical Importance

Published throughout the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and the early years following Ukrainian independence, the magazine documents more than three decades of cinematic history. Its pages reflect changing artistic trends, state film production, international film festivals, and the careers of many prominent filmmakers. Members of the editorial board at various times included notable Ukrainian cultural figures such as Ivan Mykolaichuk, Yevhen Zahdanskyi, Vasyl Zemliak, Tymofii Levchuk, and Oleksandr Levada.

For Collectors and Researchers

Original issues of Novyny Kino Ekranu have become sought-after collectibles for enthusiasts of Soviet cinema, Ukrainian cultural history, graphic design, and vintage publishing. Whether you are building a collection of Soviet-era magazines, researching the history of Eastern European film, or simply appreciate authentic period publications, these original editions provide a fascinating snapshot of the cinematic world of their time.