
They Fought for Their Motherland
Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk
Produced by Mosfilm
A gritty, humanistic war drama centered on Russian soldiers' bonds and sacrifice during a desperate rearguard action at Stalingrad.
In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.
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Questions people ask
Is They Fought for Their Motherland sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is They Fought for Their Motherland violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is They Fought for Their Motherland scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is They Fought for Their Motherland easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does They Fought for Their Motherland end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like They Fought for Their Motherland
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as They Fought for Their Motherland
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like They Fought for Their Motherland, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like They Fought for Their Motherland, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like They Fought for Their Motherland, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































