The Unknown War: Baltic Resistance

A sober, archival documentary that immerses you in the grim desperation of guerrilla resistance, leaving a heavy sense of sacrifice.

Directed by

Edvīns Šņore

Starring

Stephen Dorril, Mart Laar

Tagline

Cut by the Iron Curtain, Baltic partisans engaged in a desperate fight for freedom.

Overview

This documentary film tells the story of the Baltic partisans who fought against the Soviet Occupation, 1945-1956. The film is based on never-before-published archival documents, eye-witness accounts of partisans and KGB veterans. Experts interviewed in the film include: Dr. John Prados (US National security analyst), Dr. Stephen Dorril (researcher of the British intelligence services), Dr. Mart Laar (historian, author of "War in the Woods").

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, freedom, rebellion

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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