However, the film was successfully released in both countries on the same day, in each country's own respective language. With Yuliya Peresild, Evgeniy Tsyganov, Oleg Vasilkov, Nikita Tarasov. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2020. It basically boils down to an action/romance film very loosely based around some events in Pavlichenko`s life during the siege of Odessa, then Sevastopol. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2018. Battle for Sevastopol (Russian: "Битва за Севастополь"; Ukrainian: "Незламна" "Indestructible") is a 2015 biographical war film about Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a young Soviet woman who joined the Red Army to fight the German invasion of the USSR and became one of the deadliest snipers in World War II. [4], [King, Gilbert (February 21, 2013). Worth the time. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Mar 2, 2017 - The trench fighting outside Sevastopol in 1854 and 1855 during the Crimean War, that proved a foretaste of the terrible warfare of the American Civil War and the First World War Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019, I really enjoyed watching this movie, it has a bit of a propaganda feeling and not surprised since it's made by Russians however the film's story and characters were really likeable so I didn't bother if it felt like that. This is a must-see. W hile translation, or the lack thereof, remains an item of often animated discussion in the world of books, it is less of an issue in film: books, you see, cannot be subtitled. The movie grossed RUB 435,468,256 ($8,702,274) in the Russian box office against a budget of RUB 124,000,000 and hence was a commercial success. The actors were wonderful and very convincing. The two attend the opera together with Lyudmila's son, who is implied to be Leonid's as well. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. If you can play Area A BLURAY there is a far superior HONG KONG Bluray release but you need an American region coded Bluray player. If you are looking for constant battle scenes, this isn't it but it's a good story and I really felt their suffering. Good, but not as good or produced as well as Battle for Moscow. So with such movies Russia is trying to show that Ukrainians and Russians have "common war history", while in reality Stalin and Soviet leaders are as much guilty of the crimes of WWII as Hitler. First film ever that was shot by two cameras. The campaign was fought by the Axis powers of Germany, Romania, and Italy against the Soviet Union for control of Sevastopol, a … Before watching this movie, I was just scrolling through Amazon Video looking for something decent to pass the time. Unter dem Decknamen Unternehmen Störfang[1] wurde Anfang Juni 1942 der zweite großangelegte Versuch zur Eroberung der Festung Sewastopol gestartet. Russian propaganda movie, distorted facts, distorted reality. More so sniper encounters, human interest story and overcoming issues of battle stress and being a woman in a battle environment. First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance … The somewhat mistitled film tells the story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a Ukrainian Soviet sniper during World War II. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. Battle for Sevastopol (Russian: "Битва за Севастополь"; Ukrainian: "Незламна" "Indestructible") is a 2015 biographical war film about Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a young Soviet woman who joined the Red Army to fight the German invasion of the USSR and became one of the deadliest snipers in World War II. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Lyudmila again wakes up in a field hospital, where Boris tells her Leonid died in the ambush. The movie revolves principally around the events of the siege of Odessa and the siege of Sevastopol of 1941-42. I was NOT disappointed. Select the department you want to search in. Video availability outside of United States varies. This is a pretty authentic historical piece and it's done so thoughtfully and is so genuinely portrayed - just awesome. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Roosevelt later visits Lyudmila after the war in Moscow, during a 1957 trip. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 11, 1855), the major operation of the Crimean War (1853–56), in which 50,000 British and French troops (joined by 10,000 Piedmontese troops during 1855), commanded by Lord Raglan and Gen. François Canrobert, besieged and finally captured the main naval base of the Russian Black Sea fleet. Good, but Battle for Moscow a lot better. In spring of 1944 forces of the 4 th Ukrainian Front of the Red Army liberated the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing Battle for Sevastopol near you. After the success of Lyudmila's speech, she is approached by American folk singer Woody Guthrie, who eventually writes a song based on her exploits. A voiceover reveals that Boris, Masha, and countless civilians and soldiers died defending the city from the Germans. However if you like eastern front movies, go watch this. I've never seen a movie quite like it, maybe The Pianist and A Woman in Berlin manage to capture the beauty and pain of a unique individual caught up in war, but this movie is just so unusual due to the nature of the story and perspective not usually seen in the US. Mostly in Russian with English subtitles (a few parts in American English, too), but you quickly forget that as the movie is just SO GRIPPING. Under the most horrendous conditions, the city stood firm for eight months. Of the total number of allies, about 30,000 were French, about 22,000 British, and 7,000 Turks. Also beautifully filmed with an excellent supporting cast, realistic about the brutality of war but without losing the humanity of the characters involved. This Peninsula was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014. Battle for Sevastopol Battle for Sevastopol 2015 biographical war film about Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a young Soviet women who joined the Red army to fight the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union and became one of the deadliest snipers in the Second world war. She is shot, but manages to pinpoint the enemy sniper's location and kill him. Though the Soviet propaganda minister on tour with her forces her to change back in to a Red Army uniform, she makes a vital impression on the largely male crowd, asking, "Don't you think, gentlemen, that you have been hiding behind my back for too long?" Russian troops … Included with XiveTV Documentaries on Amazon for $4.99/month after trial. The second heroic siege of Sevastopol began on the 30 th of October 1941. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. I'd give it a hundred stars if I could. Titled “Battle for Sevastopol” in Russia but “Indestructible” across the border in Ukraine, the movie — about a female sharpshooter who reportedly killed more than 300 Nazi troops — is a co-production between the two countries made just before relations nosedived. In 1941, Lyudmila Pavlichenko is a student who has just passed the entrance exams for a prestigious university; to celebrate, she goes to a shooting range with her friends including a female classmate named Masha. It lasted 250 days before the city fell and was destroyed once again. It is informative, dramatic, a little disjointed (but that's because it was made for Russian audiences and the narrative is less glamorised) and at times very impressive. In the battle of Alma, the Allies defeated the Russian army, attempting to block their way to Sevastopol. The food is great and the weather warm. I don't remember this movie getting any press here in the States. Smithsonian. He doesn't return her affections, however, and explains that he lost his family when the Germans invaded. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. The movie revolves principally around the events of the siege of Odessa and the siege of Sevastopol of 1941-42. The breakout of war shatters the world of a young student, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, forcing her to enlist in the army. Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017. A story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper in history. Pavlichenko was involved in the defense of Sevastopol practically till the very end. She begins to wound enemy soldiers to watch them suffer, to her new partner's horror. There was dancing and drinking and much singing of patriotic anthems in the streets. Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017. Go figure. Sevastopol is a Federal City of Russia (Севасто́поль; Севастополь) located in the southern west part of the Crimean peninsula, on the Black Sea. In July of 1854, superior forces of the Allied fleet (England, France, Turkey, and Sardinia) blocked the Russian fleet in the bay of Sevastopol. Serhiy Mokrytskyi, who is better known as a cinematographer, served as director; after his arrival, the plot was altered to more closely match Pavlichenko's life. What an EXCELLENT movie. First film ever that was shot by two cameras. It makes most Oscar winners look like garbage by comparison. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. [1] The film, a joint Russian-Ukrainian production, was released in both countries on April 2, 2015; its international premiere took place two weeks later at the Beijing International Film Festival.[2]. Battle for the people....inspired by a woman! Seeing Pavlichenko as a tangible threat, the German High Command gives orders to eliminate the girl whatever the cost. Originally a Sevastopol, city and seaport, Crimea, southern Ukraine, in the southwestern Crimean Peninsula on the southern shore of the long, narrow Akhtiarska Bay, which forms a magnificent natural harbour. While they were en route, Austria succeeded in pressuring Russia to withdraw from Moldavia and Wallachia. A great portrayal of a heroine of the Red Army and very realistically done. Also sign me up for FanMail to get updates on all things movies: tickets, special offers, screenings + more. Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® to find out when tickets are available in your area. While defending the city of Odessa, she is injured and Makarov drags her to safety to a local hospital, where Boris has volunteered as a military doctor. The Soviets went through hell in this war and I have to admire them for their grit and tenacity. Such movies are financed directly from Kremlin for propaganda purposes. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Pretty authentic historical piece and it 's done so thoughtfully and is moved to the,! 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