In all the variety of films about the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War, as its main part, it is difficult to choose the best. For all the dissimilarity, these films make us empathize with the heroes, together with them experience fear and joy, hope, and sometimes, fall into complete despair. Someone on our list will force us to once again review the most beautiful films about the war, even if the adjective is “beautiful” and does not really fit the word “war”.
But everyone has made a choice for himself long ago, and on the eve of Victory Day, television over and over again reminds us that on our small planet there is nothing worse than war.
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Cranes are Flying. THE USSR. 1957
An amazing film with no less unique story. The film "Cranes are Flying", based on the play "Eternally Alive", became the laureate of the International Cannes Film Festival.
Love amid war or war amid love. This emotional film has it all. Hope, love, betrayal and repentance, death, friendship, laughter and tears. And of course the Victory over which cranes fly.
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The fate of man. 1959
The directorial debut of Sergei Bondarchuk, based on the story of the same name by Mikhail Sholokhov, penetrates the very soul and wounds the heart.
And the phrase “After the first I don’t bite” has gone into the people and has been wandering safely from generation to generation of Russian people.
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Father of a soldier. 1965
Georgian director Rezo Chkheidze shot a great picture. No, it’s not even about military operations, but about the father’s love for his son, for his native land. It is about incredible humanity, even in the harsh conditions of the war period.
A chain of accidents makes it impossible for a father and son to meet. And when the meeting is very close, incredible forces again make this impossible.
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Chronicle of a dive bomber. 1967
A motion picture about the everyday life of Soviet front-line aviation, the heroism and courage of military pilots. The consultant was Hero of the Soviet Union pilot Major General A. Anpilov.
The wonderful play of the actors, and the plot of the military drama with elements of good humor, will not leave indifferent the sophisticated viewer.
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And the dawns here are quiet. 1972
The film is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. The war does not have a female face, but in the picture of Stanislav Rostotsky it was the young girls, at the cost of their own lives, who neutralized the German sabotage group.
And as in many films, a link between generations is shown. After many years, those who did not know the horrors of the war years came to the small obelisk.
Who cares, they can watch a newer version of the film, shot in 2015.
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Commander of the happy Pike. 1972
Adventure-historical picture about the feat of Soviet submariners and sailors of surface ships. The commander of the Shch-721 bravely fights with his crew against German ships.
At the cost of life, Alexei Strogov, once in a hopeless situation, is saving a heroic boat and a courageous crew.
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Only "old men" go into battle. 1974
A wonderful film, shot by a talented director Leonid Bykov, tells about military pilots. The film is not so much about the military era as about male friendship and combat partnership.
The film’s natural decoration, along with the wonderful acting, was the magnificent songs of the war years.
The last shots are clinging to the living, and I want to believe that Captain Titarenko is sure to crash the Smuglyanka in conquered Berlin.
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They fought for their homeland. 1975
The picture shows one of the hardest moments of the Great Patriotic War. The summer of 1942, the Germans were at Stalingrad, and the Soviet troops did their best to keep them out of the Volga.
It’s worth watching this film not only because of the excellent directing and superbly transmitted time, but also the star cast.
The friendship of the peoples of the USSR, which rose as a single monolith for the freedom and independence of their homeland, is also excellently transmitted.
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Twenty days without war. 1976
The protagonist, a war journalist, is left to live twenty days without a war. He goes to Tashkent to visit the family of the deceased colleague.
The script of Konstantin Simonov, the director's production of Alexei German and the acting of Yuri Nikulin made the picture a classic of Soviet cinema.
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Ati-bats, soldiers were walking. 1977
The phrases uttered by the main characters have long been disassembled into quotes. The words “men don’t cry, men are upset” can become the original motto of a wonderful art film about the exploit of Soviet people.
Leonid Bykov, Vladimir Konkin played people with different characters and outlooks on life. But in the moments when the Homeland is in danger, they, together with their comrades, without hesitation, gave their lives for the freedom and happy future of their children.
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Tehran 43. USSR-Switzerland-France-Spain. 1980
The joint creation of European states tells of an event taking place far from the front line. But Tehran had its own, special diplomatic front - the struggle of the intelligence services of different countries.
The constellation of actors involved in the exciting "Tehran 43" will blind the viewer with talent and stardom.
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Descended from heaven. 1986
A scary movie about a scary time. The great feat of the defenders of Kerch, who were hiding from the Nazis in the Adzhimushkay catacombs.
The film is in two parts. The first part is a peaceful time, where the heroes try to find themselves and become happy. And the tragic year of 1942, in which, as it turned out, they died.
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Unicorn hunting. 1989
One of the first Soviet films with a completely different look at the events of the distant past. But, despite the political context of the creation of Unicorn Hunt, the movie is great.
Having been captured, the Soviet pilot did not give up hope of liberation in order to beat the enemy again. But after the heroic escape, he will be imprisoned, but already in a Soviet prison.
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Schindler's list. USA. 1993
"He who saves one life, saves the whole world." A German businessman, a member of the Nazi party, Oscar Schindler, saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
A movie that makes you think. Everyone, at that time difficult for the world, chose his own path. Serve good or become a beast that hates all of Humanity.
Schindler’s List is eighth in the list of the hundred best films created in the United States.
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English patient. UK-USA. 1996
Do not count the awards and film awards that the "English Patient" received. The only moment by which the viewer finds out that this is war is the downed plane of the protagonist.
And then a romantic love story against the backdrop of the tragic events of world history in the mid-twentieth century.
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Save Private Ryan. 1998
It is claimed that the film was shot on real events. And how many such stories were in every army in the world, when only one of the warring brothers survived.
For the sake of life and a happy future for one, dozens of people die ... What is the price of this life?
In terms of art, the film has won many awards, including five Oscars.
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In August the 44th. Russia-Belarus. 2000
Fans of adventure and military-historical cinema will definitely like the film “In August of the 44th”.
The plot tells about the preparation of the operation "Bagration". But in the Soviet rear, an enemy sabotage group works. SMERSH scouts must neutralize spies as soon as possible.
The book "Moment of Truth", which was used to film the movie, is no less exciting.
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Pearl Harbor. 2001
Having stepped over their own feelings, after 60 years, the Americans from the tragic episode of their history shot a beautiful melodrama.
A magnificent play of actors and stunning special effects will capture your attention, and will not let go until the end of the picture.
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Enigma. (Code "Enigma"). Great Britain. 2001
There was another war where the leading minds of that time clashed. The English tape talks about trying to unravel a new key to the German Enigma encryption machine.
But also where without a love line. The main character simultaneously tries to find the missing girl with whom he is in love.
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Star. Russia. 2002
A new version of the 1949 painting, shot on the basis of the story by Emanuel Kazakevich "Star".
"Star" is the call sign of a Soviet group of scouts working behind enemy lines. The historical picture has been awarded many prizes and awards, but it has been received with hostility by critics and historians.
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Convoy PQ-17. 2004
Russian art series, based on the book by Valentin Pikul “Requiem for the PQ-17 Caravan”.
The film perfectly shows the feat of military and civilian sailors, who, at the cost of their own lives, delivered goods to the USSR through the dangerous waters of the Atlantic.
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U-429: Submarine Prison. 2004
A great film about male friendship, fidelity to duty and love for the motherland. And interestingly, friendship arises between enemies who face a common danger.
In a difficult situation, the strong masculine character of naval officers helps them to remain people away from their native shores and close people.
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Penalty box. 2004
People of different professions, attitudes and political views, united by one misfortune - the enemy tramples on their native land. And all these people, as they can, are selflessly and fiercely fighting for the independence and freedom of their country.
Despite numerous historical inconsistencies and errors, the television series based on the novel by Eduard Volodarsky is worth it to spend several evenings watching it.
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Bastards. 2006
Children are involved in the tragic cycle of military events. Soviet school for the training of saboteurs. A heavy drama, filmed, according to the writer Vladimir Kunin, on real events.
The "bastards" caused a lot of controversy about historical authenticity. In the archives of the NKVD did not find documents on the creation of such schools. But the film is excellent, about human choice and boyish friendship and the education of a real masculine character.
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Leningrad. Russia-UK. 2007
The four-part series tells about the difficult time of the besieged Leningrad.
The creators were criticized by historians and bloggers for historical inaccuracies, but the movie is worth a look to understand the horrors of that time.
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We are from the future. 2008/2010
Two parts of the wonderful film "We are from the Future" make the viewer think and experience the terrible moments of a terrible and brutal war together with the heroes.
The creators made a great educational film, where there was a place of love and fidelity, friendship and mutual assistance. And most importantly, the work of the director Andrei Malyukov teaches to love and know the history of his native country.
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Two. Russia Ukraine. 2010
In this movie there are no large-scale military operations, military equipment and battle scenes. But from the first minutes of the film "Two" will interest and make you know how it will end.
Their two, a Soviet partisan and a German officer, performing a difficult mission, evade the pursuit of two officers of the Nazi gendarmerie.
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In the fog Latvia-Belarus. 2012
The drama shot by the Ukrainian director tells about the hard life of occupied Belarus.
The crash of a German train. In this regard, four track lineman are arrested. And then ... A test of strength, a difficult choice and suspicions of villagers and relatives in the betrayal of the homeland of one of the main characters.
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The thief of books. USA-Germany. 2013
The feature film "The Thief of Books" based on the work of Marcus Zuzak tells about pre-war Germany. It is about the horrors of Nazism, about genocide, betrayal and childhood friendship.
Harsh living conditions teach little Liesel to confront difficulties. Events from childhood add up to the mosaic of the protagonist's adult life.
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Stalingrad. 2013
The Russian drama of Fedor Bondarchuk for the first time in the history of Russian cinema filmed in IMAX 3 format.
But the film does not strike with special effects, but the feat of the Soviet people. Thousands of tragic fate against the backdrop of the greatest battle became the leitmotif of the whole picture.
Events unfold on a small plot of Russian land, which was not allowed to trample on an enemy boot. A piece of land, covered in blood, remained with the Soviet troops.
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Ladoga. 2014
The military-drama series, filmed by director Alexander Veledinsky, talks about the blockade of Leningrad.
In each series, the viewer gets to know the defenders of the city, the heroes who, through the "Road of Life", try to save people from starvation. Persistence and courage, unbending will help the heroes of the film to survive and defeat.
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Fury. 2014
The film tells about the events on the Western Front at the very end of the war. The wounded beast fights desperately, and does not give up. War and time test the strength of American soldiers and the civilian population of Germany.
The excellent cast and nominations for multiple awards ensured the film was a great success in the United States.
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Unit. 2015
A military drama about Soviet artillery soldiers who save their Polish orphans at the cost of their own lives.
The culmination was the episode with the political instructor of the Red Army and the Polish nun educator ... But we do not reveal secrets, watch this magnificent film based on the story of Alexander Nikolaev "We are all, not counting the children."
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72 hours 2016
The producer of the military historical drama was the leader of the Lyube group Nikolai Rastorguev.
In life, there is always room for achievement. Yesterday’s friends make their choice in life, one without a backward devotion to the service of the motherland, the second goes over to the side of the enemy. History and time will judge the main characters.
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28 Panfilovites. 2016
All the husks will disappear over time, and the feat of these guys will forever remain in the hearts of people.
All the people in those difficult times for the country defended the capital. The soldiers and officers who stopped the tank breakthrough of German tanks forever inscribed their names in Russian and world history.
Conclusion
As you can see, the Second World War is fully reflected in the cinema of different countries of the world. All films and television series are different in genre and character, but they all provide food for thought. And everyone, having looked at them, will draw conclusions about that tragic time, and, perhaps, he will make his own choice, putting himself in the place of the main characters.
Modernity poses new challenges, but history cannot be falsified when traitors and heroes change places. All these films are not about war, but about human destinies, broken but not broken by hard time. The editors of most-beauty.ru asks you to write in the comments which films about the war, in your opinion, the most beautiful and interesting.