Osvoboždenie

The film is definitely a must for military history enthusiasts and military technology lovers, as well as an important piece of film history that cannot be overlooked by film enthusiasts. However, for admirers of quality acting and carefully thought-out scripts, it might be a difficult spectacle to digest, as it is simply a reflection of its time, place of origin, and its creator. Ozerov's attention to detail and actors was never outstanding, and the battle choreography is also cumbersome, but no one else has been able to gather such a large number of soldiers and military equipment in front of the camera as he did. One can rate Liberation with any number of stars based on personal value scales, but I have to say that years later, I find its pathos, naivety, and evident propagandistic dimension increasingly repulsive. Overall impression: 25%. (06.03.2010)