This collection contains films about the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya. The viewer will have to look at the cruel events of the past years, which have left their mark on the history of many of our compatriots. The list includes films by foreign and domestic directors so that you can get an impartial picture of the hostilities and the fate of the military personnel who took part in them.
When Death Came to Baghdad (2020)
- Genre: Drama, Military
In detail
The plot of the picture is dedicated to the Soviet-Afghan war, which lasted 9 years. To fight the Taliban, the Afghan government turned to the USSR for help. In response, a Soviet contingent of troops was sent to Afghanistan. The main characters of the picture are 3 military pilots. Every day they make combat missions, from which they may not return alive. Their fates are closely intertwined, and their lives depend on the mutual assistance and self-sacrifice of their comrades in arms.
The Kill Team 2019
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 5.8, IMDb - 5.9
In detail
The main character of the film is a young recruit from America named Andrew. He is determined to protect the civilians of Afghanistan. But youthful ideals are quickly dispelled. He sees that his colleagues do not care about the civilian population. In addition, their commander is often sadistic. For Andy, this behavior becomes a moral dilemma - to remain silent or declare an inadequate officer.
The Outpost 2020
- Genre: Action, Military
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 6.7
In detail
To discourage arms smuggling into Afghanistan, the US government is building several outposts in the mountains. One of these fortified points was the Keating outpost near the Hindu Kush. Having once again thwarted the plans of the Taliban, the outposts are attacked by militants. In the fall of 2009, fighters of a small American unit, hiding inside the outpost, engage in an unequal battle.
Purgatory (1997)
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 6.9
Comparing films about the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya, one should note the courage and bravery of the soldiers and officers performing their duty. After many years, it is rather difficult to watch and assess those events. But the directors of the films tried to do it impartially. This picture is also included in the list of film adaptations of the war periods. It tells about the defense of the hospital building in Grozny by Russian fighters. The wounded colonel was in charge of the surviving military personnel.
March-throw (2003)
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 5.7
A pupil of an orphanage named Alexander, after being drafted, gets into an elite special forces unit. Part of it is being transferred to the war zone in Chechnya. Baptism of fire does not change his life principles. He knows very well what real male friendship, nobility and love are, and shows these feelings in difficult conditions. Having passed such severe trials, the hero will find love and a roof over his head.
Brotherhood (2019)
- Genre: Drama, Action
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.6, IMDb - 5.7
In detail
The plot tells about the dramatic withdrawal of the Soviet military contingent from Afghanistan in 1988. The Soviet command is negotiating a temporary truce. But suddenly a Russian pilot falls into the hands of the Taliban. The government will use all diplomatic leverage to free him. But the soldiers of the reconnaissance company have their own principles: as you know, Russians do not abandon their own in trouble. They decide to carry out a special operation and free their colleague.
Caucasian Roulette (2002)
- Genre: Drama, Military
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 6.0
The films about the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya show not only the hostilities of the warring parties. The director of this picture gives an opportunity to watch the development of the drama between two women saving their children. One of them (Anna) is included in the list of snipers fighting on the side of the militants. Trying to save her newborn, she secretly leaves Grozny. But on the train he runs into Maria, who seeks to free her son from captivity.