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Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die

2017 · Movie · 112 min · ★ 7.3

WarActionDrama

This film revisits a recent chapter of Ukraine’s history, following freedom fighters from different military and volunteer units as they defend a strategic airport during an invasion. Over a long, grueling standoff, they face relentless pressure and mounting losses as the battle pushes everyone to their limits.

Also known as The Cyborgs

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Details
Original title
Кіборги
Years
2017
Release date
2017-12-07
Language
UK
Runtime
112 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (63 votes)
Box office
$884,894
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a serious, history-based war story about endurance under siege, similar in spirit to Beshoot; Not for you if you avoid bleak conflict films or prolonged battle scenarios.

Pros: intense wartime tension; grounded heroism; historical focus | Cons: heavy subject matter; bleak atmosphere; limited light moments

Themes

  • airport
  • militant
  • trumpet player
  • freedom fighters
  • donbass war
  • russian invasion of ukraine (2022)
  • ukraine

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Dzyga Awardbest film · 2018
  • 100 best films in the history of Ukrainian cinema

Cast & crew

Directed by Akhtem Seitablaiev