Throughout its existence, mankind has been in a state of armed conflict countless times. These were both minor battles and destructive campaigns that lasted more than a dozen years. It would seem that with the development of civilization, wars should become a thing of the past, but no. In the new millennium, people continue to fight for territories, resources and spheres of influence. The list of armed conflicts is constantly growing, and filmmakers receive new ideas for creativity. On our website, we offer to get acquainted with the list of war films, which are expected to be released in 2021.
"Litvyak"
- Directed by Andrey Shalyopa, Kim Druzhinin.
- Expectation rating: 90%.
- Filming is carried out on the basis of voluntary donations.
In detail
This is one of the most anticipated films. It is based on the biography of the famous pilot-ace, Hero of the Soviet Union, Lydia Vladimirovna Litvyak. Since childhood, she dreamed of the sky, at the age of 14 she enrolled in the flying club and at the age of 15 she made her first independent flight. After graduating from the Kherson Aviation School, Lydia worked as an instructor and "put on the wing" new cadets. And when the Great Patriotic War began, the girl was enlisted in the ranks of the Red Army.
As part of the female fighter aviation regiment, she participated in the battles for Stalingrad, where she received the nickname "White Lily". Lydia took her last battle in August 1943 in the battle for Donbass, just over two weeks before her 22nd birthday. In just one year of service, the brave pilot made 168 sorties and personally shot down 12 enemy aircraft.
Sixth Bus
- Directed by Eduard Galich.
- It took more than 13 years to prepare for the filming.
- The film's budget is estimated at EUR 800,000.
In detail
This picture will appeal to everyone who loves to watch movies based on real events. In the center of the story is the young woman Olivia. In 2007, she comes to Serbia from the United States to attend the trial of the case related to the bloody events that took place in 1991 in the area of the Croatian city of Vukovar. During the war of independence from Yugoslavia, this territory was the site of the most violent fighting and ethnic cleansing.
A huge number of civilians were killed, and the fate of many of them is still unknown. Olivia's father was among those who disappeared without a trace at that time. And now, like other compatriots, the girl is burning with the desire to get to the bottom of the truth and find out what really happened.
"Manekshaw" / Manekshaw
- Directed by Megna Gulzar.
- The leading actor Viki Kaushal in 2018 starred in the film by M. Gulzar "The Conspiracy" (Raazi).
In detail
Another biopic is on our list of novel war films, expected to be released in 2021. The plot is based on the life story of a prominent Indian military leader and real national hero Sam Manekshaw. He was born in the early 20th century into a family of a doctor and was preparing to continue the professional dynasty.
But, already as a student of medical college, the young man decided that he wanted to link his fate with the army. S. Manekshaw has come a long way from a graduate of the military academy to the first field marshal of India. He has participated in the Second World War, three Indo-Pakistani wars, and the border conflict between China and India. The state of Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan thanks to the skillful actions of this particular person.
"Storm"
- Screenwriter - Alexey Kamynin.
- The film's producers Vasily Soloviev and Yuri Khrapov have already worked together on the films Exhibit and Difficulties of Survival.
In detail
Another film about the war of 1941-1945. This time, the authors will try to recreate the events of the storming of one of the fortified Nazi bunkers. From the course of history, everyone is well aware that the soldiers of the Soviet army often had to go on the attack under the incessant fire of the enemy, who settled in well-equipped and defended fortifications.
To suppress the fascist firepower and allow the troops to advance further, the Soviet military leadership sent the most courageous, experienced and savvy soldiers to storm the bunkers. Those who went on the attack understood that they had practically no chance of survival. Sometimes the attacks were lightning fast and the death toll was minimal. But more often than not, the assault on the bunkers was delayed for a long time and came at a very high price, at the cost of the lives of hundreds of soldiers.
"Alyosha"
- Directed by Yuri Popovich.
- The film is based on the story of Ivan Ptashnikov "Najdorf", which was awarded the State Prize of the BSSR in 1978.
In detail
Anyone who is interested in what kind of war films will be released in 2021 should pay attention to the mini-series "Alyosha". The events of the hot summer of 1944 will unfold on the screen.
The Great Patriotic War is steadily moving towards an end. As a result of the large-scale operation "Bagration", the Nazis were expelled from most of the occupied territories of Belarus and continue to retreat to the west. Angered by constant setbacks, the Nazis commit atrocities and destroy everything in their path. They are confronted by tired, wounded and exhausted partisans. They have long forgotten what a warm home and normal food are, and human feelings and emotions have dulled.
However, when someone is weaker than you and needs help, you cannot stay away. This is exactly what the main character, machine gunner Ephraim Lark, does. He takes responsibility for the life of a 16-year-old teenager, Alyosha, who has become an orphan. After all, there are no other people's children, fathers and mothers in the mortal heat, and the life of any person is a real treasure.
"My happiness"
- Director - Alexey Frandetti
- The picture is on the list of projects that received support from the Cinema Foundation in 2018 on an irrevocable basis
In detail
Another tape about the Great Patriotic War is included in the list of war films, which are scheduled for release in 2021. But in this case, the plot is not directly related to the hostilities. In the center of the narrative are young artists of the concert brigade, caught up in the war in the midst of a tour of military units. Forced to move along with the troops of the Red Army, they, as they can, help the soldiers, support their morale with their performances.
And one day, the command decides to use singers and dancers in sabotage activities. The artists "surrender" to the Nazis in order to carry out a grandiose operation to destroy the enemy.
Red Platoon
- Director - Ben Affleck
- Expectations rating - 96%
- The main role is rumored to be played by the director's younger brother Casey Affleck.
In detail
Among the new projects expected in 2021 is a film about the war in Afghanistan (2001-2014). The script for the future tape is based on the book of memoirs by US Army Sergeant Clinton Romeshi, who was awarded the highest military award - the Medal of Honor. All the details of the plot have not yet been announced, but it is known that the center of the film will be the battle near the Afghan village of Kamdesh, which took place on October 3, 2009.
On that day, about three hundred Taliban stormed 2 checkpoints of the international coalition, where there were only 60 soldiers and officers. The battle lasted almost 12 hours, but the attack was repulsed thanks to the coordinated actions of the defenders of the checkpoints. As a result of the battle, 150 Taliban were destroyed, losses among the coalition forces amounted to 8 killed and 22 wounded.
"Air"
- Director - Alexey German (Jr.)
- The project budget is about 450 million rubles, of 120 million rubles were allocated by the Cinema Fund on an irrevocable basis
In detail
Rounding out our list of war films that are planned for release in 2021 is another film about female pilots. This is a story about girls who went to the front at the very beginning of the Great Patriotic War as volunteers. They will form the first female fighter flight squadron and will mercilessly smash enemies on single-engine Yak-1 aircraft.