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Fortress of War

Брестская крепость

2010 · 138 min · War

In June 1941, the Brest Fortress on the Soviet frontier becomes one of the first targets of Nazi Germany's surprise invasion. As three separate pockets of Red Army defenders hold out against overwhelming force, the siege is recalled through the eyes of a 15-year-old boy trapped inside. A large-scale war epic based on real events.

Why it’s here

A Russian-led war film centered on the defense of Brest Fortress in present-day Belarus.

Runtime

138 min

Genre

War · Drama · History

Mood

tense · thoughtful · dark

Entry

some context

Best for

character-driven drama

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive