The Conquest of Siberia

The Conquest of Siberia

The Hottest Wintertime

Directed by Igor Zaytsev

Produced by Yellow, Black & White, Cinema Foundation of Russia

2019109 min6.3 / 10

A historical action-drama set in frontier Siberia that weaves together military siege, political intrigue, and romantic entanglement amid harsh wilderness and external threat.

Ivan Demarin, a young officer of Peter the First’s new guards, follows the Tsar’s order and goes to the frontier town of Tobolsk, deep in the Siberian forest. There Ivan falls in love for the first time and he and his regiment happen to be involved in conspiracy of local princes who hunt for gold in the town of Yarkand. His fort is surrounded by hordes of wild Dzungars and there is no one to call for help…

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  • Is The Conquest of Siberia violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Siberia scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Siberia sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Conquest of Siberia easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Conquest of Siberia end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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38/ 100

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