- Description
- Cast and crew
- Duration: 50'
- Genre: FACTUAL
- Resolution: HD
- Year: 2015
Russia is
unbeatable and will successfully fight any enemy – say the Russians. A famous
Soviet war song Sacred War can be heard again both in Moscow and in the
Crimean. For over 80% of Russian the victory of the Soviet Union in WWII
is the greatest reason to celebrate national pride. There are no
other holidays in Russia comparable to the 9th May which is the anniversary of
Victory Day. Every year it is the biggest holiday with great parades and
celebrations in the whole country. Whatever negative comment there might be
about the Red Army, it is perceived as an attack on the symbol of glory. Why do
Russians perceive war as sacred? Are they able to defend their interest at any
cost? What are the opinions of regular people on the conflict in Ukraine or the
involvement of Russian soldiers in Donbas? In order to find out the truth the
director talks to a number of different people among others: a participant of
Leningrad blockage, soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Chechnya, members of
Aleksandrov Choir who sing the song Sacred War, but also to a journalist who
took part in the secret funerals of paratroopers who were killed in Ukraine and
also to the family of a volunteer soldier who died in Donbas.
- Directed by: Barbara Włodarczyk