Come and See

"Come and See" is a powerful anti-war movie from the Soviet Union, released in 1985. Did you know it took eight years of battling censorship before it was finally made?

Despite these challenges, the movie turned out to be a standout war film. It brilliantly delves into deep topics like philosophy, psychology, and politics. Its excellence didn't go unnoticed – it was even ranked 41st in the Sight & Sound 2022 director's poll.

The story is set in 1943 and follows a young boy named Flyora (Aleksey Kravchenko) and his friend as they join the Soviet partisans, armed with SVT-40 rifles. Flyora is soon trusted as a militia member. His world turns upside down when he returns to find his village in ruins after a German invasion.

Flyora's family is tragically killed in the attack. Overwhelmed with grief and anger, he vows to seek revenge. He faces many hardships and sees firsthand the brutal acts of the German troops. In a twist of fate, Flyora and some others end up taking part in revenge against captured German soldiers.