Old Fortress

A serious, old-fashioned historical drama that follows young people through revolutionary upheaval, asking patience but rewarding with earnest conviction.

Created by

Mykhailo Byelikov, Oleksandr Muratov

Genres

Kids, Action & adventure

Starring

Andrey Fedorov, Vladimir Nikishaev, Sasha Chagarov

Overview

The Soviet propagnda film follows young people from Ukrainian Kamianets-Podilskyi during the revolutionary battles for Soviet power, spanning from pre-revolutionary times to the 1930s. It depicts their experiences in a gymnasium, labour school, cadet dormitory, and their involvement in conflicts against Petliura’s forces and German interventionists, highlighting divisions by social status and political views. It consists of three parts: "Commissar Sergushin" (episodes 1-3); "The Haunted House" (episodes 4-5); "The City by the Sea" (episodes 6-7).

How it feels

Earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, war, politics, class

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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