# Fortress of War (2010)

> A harrowing historical war drama about the Brest Fortress defenders who resist the German invasion while a teenage survivor clings to love and memory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34188

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History, Action
- Director: Alexander Kott
- Cast: Andrey Merzlikin, Pavel Derevyanko, Veronika Nikonova, Evgeny Tsyganov, Anna Tsukanova-Kott, Aleksei Kopashov, Alexander Korshunov, Yana Esipovich
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343703/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, solemn, patriotic, historical cinema night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of courage and love amid the chaos of war.

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