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Fortress of War

2010 · Movie · 138 min · ★ 7.2 · 70% critics

WarDramaHistoryAction

In the opening days of World War II’s Eastern Front, a fortified outpost is hit by a sudden invasion, forcing defenders to organize separate pockets of resistance under relentless siege. Framed by an older survivor’s memories, the story contrasts a brief, fragile peacetime with the brutal fight for survival and the personal bonds tested by war.

Also known as The Brest Fortress · Battle for Honor

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Details
Original title
Брестская крепость
Years
2010
Release date
2010-11-04
Language
Russian
Runtime
138 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
70/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (184 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gritty, relentless WWII siege story with a strong patriotic edge and heavy emotions, similar in spirit to Panfilov's 28 Men; Not for you if you prefer lighter war dramas or nuanced balance on all sides.

Pros: intense siege action; strong sense of realism; emotional weight | Cons: heavy patriotic tone; uneven character depth; occasional unconvincing battles

Themes

  • nazi
  • world war ii
  • honor
  • battle
  • adolf hitler
  • war
  • history

Awards & recognition

  • Nika Award — Best Costume Design · 2011
  • Nika Award — Best Picture · 2010 · nominated
  • Nika Award — Best Costume Design · 2010 · nominated
  • Nika Award — Discovery of the Year · 2010 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Alexander Kott