Soviet films about the war of 1941-1945 were shot by the best directors, they were played by talented actors, many of whom went through this terrible war. Of course, Soviet films about the war are the most authentic, touching and poignant. They will not leave the audience indifferent. This category of films is a national cultural treasure and every resident of Russia, regardless of age, should watch them.
They fought for the Motherland (1975)
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Mikhail Sholokhov, which also needs to be read for general development.
The film was directed by Sergei Bondarchuk. The film They Fought for the Motherland has been repeatedly named by critics as the best film about the war. At the Panama Film Festival, the film won awards for Best Director and Twenty-seven Actor.
The film tells about the most difficult period in the Great Patriotic War. Soviet troops are retreating and suffering colossal losses. Soldiers pass through the villages, leaving local residents to fend for themselves. The turning point of this terrible war is already close, but not everyone will live to see it.
The film "They Fought for the Motherland" takes heart and some scenes are impossible to watch calmly. The cast of this film is the best actors of that time: Vasily Shukshin, Sergei Bondarchuk, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Georgy Burkov, Yuri Nikulin and many other stars of Soviet cinema.
Only old men go to battle (1973)
The film was filmed at the film studio. A. Dovzhenko, director - Leonid Bykov. In 1974, this picture was watched by 44,300,000 spectators, and the phrases of the heroes were analyzed by people for quotations.
The Second Flight Squadron was nicknamed "Singing" for its love of song. The squadron commander is Captain Titarenko, nicknamed "Maestro". He tries not to let newcomers into battle right away, to give them at least some time to acquire the necessary experience. True, the "old men" in the squadron and themselves are a little over twenty years old.
In the film, for the first time, very beautiful songs sounded, which later became very popular: "Darkie", "Eh, Roads", "Evening Bells".
The Destiny of a Man (1959)
Another masterpiece shot by Sergei Bondarchuk based on the story of Mikhail Sholokhov. The film tells about the fate of an ordinary person who was subjected to terrible tests by the war. The main character of the film lost his family, home and ended up in a concentration camp. He survived and remained human. He did not harden and retained the ability to love.
The film "The Fate of a Man" ranks 97th in attendance among all Soviet films in history.
Officers (1971)
The film "Officers" gathered more than 53 million viewers at the box office. Directed by Vladimir Rogov. The film shows the fate of two friends over the years. The phrase: "There is such a profession - to defend the Motherland" became a winged one and is the motto of this film. Having passed many trials, the comrades meet again, having already risen to the rank of generals.
This is a film about real men - defenders of the Fatherland, male friendship and how difficult it is to remain a patriot. A very vital and soulful film on which children should be raised.
Mashenka (1942)
Directed by Yuri Raizman. What makes this film stand out is the fact that it was filmed in the midst of a war, before it was known who would win. There was still no help from the Allies, but Hitler's troops were advancing.
The film "Mashenka" tells about the fate of a simple girl Mashenka Stepanova, who meets the taxi driver Alexei Soloviev. Their relationship is not easy, young people part and meet again, but this time in the Finnish war.
This talented film was awarded the II Degree Stalin Prize in 1943. Despite the fact that the film is black and white and the copy is not of very good quality, it will not leave the viewer indifferent.
… The Dawns Here Are Quiet (1972)
A film by director Stanislav Rostotsky, based on the story of the same name by Boris Vasiliev. A piercing, unusually talented film about a group of young female anti-aircraft gunners who lived and dreamed of love and family happiness, but a cruel war fell to their lot.
In 2015, a remake of this film was released, but it is so inferior to the original that you shouldn't even watch it.
Hot Snow (1972)
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Yuri Bondarev. Directed by Gavriil Egiazarov. In the center of the plot is the story of one of the episodes of the heroic battle against the Nazis on the outskirts of Stalingrad.
Everything was mixed in a fierce battle: human destinies, self-sacrifice in the name of Victory, duty and despair. The snow on the battlefield is indeed getting hot despite the harsh winter.
This is a very difficult film. During viewing, it seems to the viewer that he himself is becoming a direct participant in these historical events.
About this film, we can safely say: "Such films are not being shot now."
Come and see (1985)
Perhaps the most difficult film about the war, which at times is simply impossible to watch. The ingenious Soviet director Elem Klimov shot a real masterpiece.
The film is set in Belarus in 1943. In the center of the plot is the Belarusian boy Fleur. In just a couple of days, from a cheerful teenager, he turns into a gray-haired old man.
In 1985, the film "Come and See" was seen by almost 30 million viewers. Critics at the time criticized this film for being too violent and outspoken. The scene from the film, when the main character was unable to shoot at the portrait of Hitler the baby, speaks of forgiveness and humanism, and indeed, during it, the audience simply moves their hair on their heads.
This is a great creation of Soviet cinema, which is simply necessary for everyone to watch at least once in their life, in order to always remember those who defended our Motherland.
Ivan's childhood (1962)
The name of the director Andrei Tarkovsky has already firmly entered the elite of world cinema. This is a recognized world-class master, every film he created has already become a classic.
The main character of the film is a 12-year-old boy Ivan, who became a scout. The war took away the boy's mother. He is obsessed with hatred of the Nazis and intends to take revenge on them, not sparing his life. Only in a dream does Ivan return to his childhood again.
The film received high awards at international film festivals and audience recognition. The main role in the film was played by a talented actor - Nikolai Burlyaev.
Ballad of a Soldier (1959)
The director of the film is Grigory Chukhrai. A very touching film about a young soldier Alyosha Skvortsov, who knocked out two enemy tanks and the command is going to present him to the order. However, Alyosha asks to give him a vacation so that he can see his mother.
The filmmakers from the very beginning do not hide that Alyosha Skvortsov is not destined to return from the war, this fact makes the film unusually sad and life-affirming at the same time.
Twenty days without war (1976)
A film by Alexei German based on a script by Konstantin Simonov. This magnificent chamber film, where the leading roles were played by the great actors of all times - Yuri Nikulin and Lyudmila Gurchenko simply cannot leave the viewer indifferent. There are no battle scenes in the film, but the mesmerizing acting and talented script make it a must-see.
The Living and the Dead (1963)
The film was directed by Alexander Stolper based on the first part of the eponymous trilogy by Konstantin Simonov.
The film tells about the first days of the war, when absolutely ordinary people become participants in terrible events. Yesterday they were full of plans for the future and hoped for the best, but the war completely changed their lives, plunging them into a terrible meat grinder.
Journalist Ivan Sintsov learns about the beginning of the war while on vacation. As a front-line correspondent, he witnesses the terrible events of the first months of the war.
The film has long become a classic of Soviet cinema for all time. If someone has not seen it, then it is imperative to fill this gap.
