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Fortress of War

2010·Movie
2h 18min
74
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Surrender was not an option

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.
World War IIEastern FrontHeroic ResistanceSoviet UnionWar DramaHistorical AccountPatriotismSacrificeMilitary Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fortress of War

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Where can I stream Fortress of War legally?

Fortress of War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fortress of War worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fortress of War rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Fortress of War?

2 h 18 min

Fortress of War runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Fortress of War based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was Fortress of War a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What language is Fortress of War in?

RussianGermanFrenchBelarusianUkrainian

It was made in Russian, with some German, French, Belarusian, Ukrainian. Produced in Belarus, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Fortress of War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fortress of War in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fortress of War use?

How We Got HereImposter Forgot One DetailMan on FireNarratorAbandoned AreaIt Will Never Catch OnDriven to SuicideDefiant to the EndThe Political OfficerDutch AngleFatal Family PhotoBittersweet Endingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Fortress of War, including How We Got Here, Imposter Forgot One Detail, Man on Fire.