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Fortress of War / Брестская крепость

  • War
  • Drama
  • History
  • Action
Confirmed2010-11-047.27.4Trakt

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.

Fortress of War is a 2010 Russian war drama depicting the heroic defense of Brest Fortress during the opening days of Operation Barbarossa on June 22, 1941. The film follows three resistance zones led by commander Pyotr Gavrilov, commissar Efim Fomin, and frontier outpost head Andrey Kizhevatov, interwoven with a veteran's memories of his youth during the brutal siege.

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Fortress of War 2010 Trailer

YouTube · 2013-04-22
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When was Fortress of War released?

Fortress of War was released on November 4, 2010.

What historical event does the film cover?

The film depicts the defense of Brest Fortress during the first days of the German invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, focusing on three main resistance zones and the soldiers who fought there.

What are the main genres?

Fortress of War is a war drama with historical and action elements, chronicling real events from World War II.

Is the film based on true events?

Yes, the film is based on the actual siege of Brest Fortress and features real historical figures including commander Pyotr Mikhailovich Gavrilov, commissar Efim Moiseevich Fomin, and frontier outpost commander Andrey Mitrofanovich Kizhevatov.

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