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1942: Unknown Battle

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WWII1942: Rzhev, USSR. After one of the many brutal battles between the Red Army and the Nazis near the village of Ovsyannikovo, only half of the Red Army's company survives... for the moment. Freezing cold, with little to no reinforcements and the Nazis encroaching ever closer, the company receives the impossible order from Soviet headquarters to keep the village at all costs. While pinned in this crucial strategical position, the members of the company cope with their fear while also finding the strength to believe in their unlikely chance of survival. With the weight of his soldiers' lives on his shoulders, the company commander faces the choice between sending his unit to a sure death in battle or death by court-martial. Like a drop in the ocean, this one battle reveals the honorable, yet tragic depth to which the Red Army fought to help defeat the Nazis in WWII.
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Louis Proyect Counterpunch.org Unlike most American war movies, especially "Saving Private Ryan", this is about men fully aware that they will lose a battle. Frankly, it is a far more inspiring film than Spielberg's since it celebrates the Russians, who truly destroyed Nazism, not us. Mar 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The cinematography is great with a lot of close up action and gore. It reminded me of saving private Ryan opening scene. Just great action and great story of how two stupid leaders are willing to sacrifice millions for the sake of their failed ideologies. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member You may well think it's weak at first, even laughable with its dialogue. But as the movie passes, it grows on you and by the end, it's a better film than you thought it would be. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis WWII1942: Rzhev, USSR. After one of the many brutal battles between the Red Army and the Nazis near the village of Ovsyannikovo, only half of the Red Army's company survives... for the moment. Freezing cold, with little to no reinforcements and the Nazis encroaching ever closer, the company receives the impossible order from Soviet headquarters to keep the village at all costs. While pinned in this crucial strategical position, the members of the company cope with their fear while also finding the strength to believe in their unlikely chance of survival. With the weight of his soldiers' lives on his shoulders, the company commander faces the choice between sending his unit to a sure death in battle or death by court-martial. Like a drop in the ocean, this one battle reveals the honorable, yet tragic depth to which the Red Army fought to help defeat the Nazis in WWII.
Director
Igor Kopylov
Producer
Sergei Shcheglov, Inessa Yurchenko
Screenwriter
Igor Kopylov
Production Co
Triiks Media, 3xMedia, Kinoalyans, Kinoalliance
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Russian
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 2, 2021
Runtime
1h 53m
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