Recently, the whole world celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
We decided to make for you a selection of world cinema, which reflects all the hardships of that period.
🪱 "Come and See" (1985) – USSR
One of the most harrowing war films ever made. It follows a young Belarusian boy who joins the partisans and witnesses the horrors of Nazi occupation.
Why watch? Raw, unflinching, and deeply emotional. Shows the civilian cost of war like no other film.
🪱"The Dawns Here Are Quiet" (1972) – USSR
A moving story about a group of young female anti-aircraft gunners fighting in the forests of Karelia against German saboteurs.
Why watch?
A heartbreaking yet heroic tale of women in war—rarely shown in Western WWII films.
🪱"The Pianist" (2002) – Poland/France/Germany/UK
Based on a true story, this film follows a Jewish pianist struggling to survive in Nazi-occupied Warsaw.
Why watch?
A heartbreaking yet beautiful portrayal of survival and humanity.
🪱"Downfall" (2004) – Germany
A dramatic retelling of Hitler’s final days in his Berlin bunker as the Soviet Red Army closes in.
Why watch?
A chilling look at the Nazi regime’s collapse from the inside.
🪱"They Fought for Their Country" (1975) – USSR
A classic Soviet film about a group of soldiers defending their homeland during the brutal retreats of 1942.
Why watch?
A deeply patriotic yet realistic depiction of Soviet soldiers’ endurance.
Have you seen any of these? Share your thoughts in the comments!