... and the headline actually already outlines the whole plot. The rather one-dimensional plot may give some satisfaction to the still deeply wounded Russian soul even 80 years after the end of WWII- or at least to its reactionary part.
In terms of plot and dramaturgy, this film is a bore in its purest form. Characters are not developed at all on the Russian side, the enemy side remains completely faceless and dehumanized - cannon fodder. Has this been deliberate stylistic device on the part of the filmmakers or some politburo?
Whatever, the plot and the dialogues on the side of the victors are limited to little more than prayer mill-like slogans of perseverance and sheer endless material and human slaughter.
It may be that the film is a somewhat authentic representation of the historical events - that is beyond my judgement - but to me the whole thing seems too propagandistically dressed up and backwards oriented in its way of conveying the message.
Best greetings from Germany.
In terms of plot and dramaturgy, this film is a bore in its purest form. Characters are not developed at all on the Russian side, the enemy side remains completely faceless and dehumanized - cannon fodder. Has this been deliberate stylistic device on the part of the filmmakers or some politburo?
Whatever, the plot and the dialogues on the side of the victors are limited to little more than prayer mill-like slogans of perseverance and sheer endless material and human slaughter.
It may be that the film is a somewhat authentic representation of the historical events - that is beyond my judgement - but to me the whole thing seems too propagandistically dressed up and backwards oriented in its way of conveying the message.
Best greetings from Germany.