Fortress of War

Fortress of War

Surrender was not an option

Directed by Alexander Kott

Produced by TRO, Central Partnership

2010138 min7.2 / 10

A historical war drama depicting the desperate defense of Brest Fortress in 1941, framed through the memories of a young soldier caught between love and the horrors of invasion.

The film covers the heroic defence of the Brest Fortress, which was attacked during the first strike of German invaders on June 22 1941. The story describes the events of the first days of the defence, including the three main resistance zones, headed by the regiment commander, Pyotr Mikhailovich Gavrilov, the commissar Efim Moiseevich Fomin and the head of the 9th frontier outpost, Andrey Mitrofanovich Kizhevatov. Many years later veteran Alexander Akimov again recalls the memories of the time, when he, then a 15 year old Sasha Akimov was deeply in love with the beautiful Anya and suddenly found himself in the middle of the bloody events of war.

Questions people ask

  • Is Fortress of War sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Fortress of War violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Fortress of War scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Fortress of War easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Fortress of War end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Fortress of War

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fortress of War

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fortress of War, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fortress of War, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fortress of War, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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