Intense Trailer for the WWII Film STALINGRAD

I've got a pretty awesome trailer for you to watch today for a Russian-made World War II film called Stalingrad. The story is set during the horrific battle for Stalingrad, which is a fight that lasted for more than six months before the German army surrendered in 1943. There's also a love story that's been thrown into the mix, but for the most part, this thing is an epic historical WWII action film. 

This film wasn't even on my radar until today, but I'm looking forward to watching it when I get a chance! The movie was directed by Fedor Bondarchuk (Inhabited Island), and it's being released by Sony Pictures International in IMAX 3D. There's no word on when the film is going to be released yet, but it will hit Russia first. Here's some more information on the film...

The original script by Ilya Tilkin does not have any literary source. The screenwriter studied diaries of the participants of the Battle of Stalingrad. He also used museum archives, documents and recorded stories of its participants.

The plot is based on "a dramatic love story against the backdrop of a grand battle." The action takes place in 1942 when the German troops occupied the bank of the Volga river. Having failed while attempting to cross the Volga to launch a counteroffensive on the German Army, the Soviet troops were forced to retreat. However, a few soldiers managed to get to the shore on the enemy's side. They remained hidden in a coastal house where they meet a girl. The Germans had occupied her home, and she did not have time to leave the front lines.

Against the backdrop of the most bloody battle in the history of mankind develops a love story, and, from that moment, the soldiers have to protect this girl at any cost. The prototype of this house is the legendary Pavlov's House in Stalingrad. On the eve of the filming, the script was significantly rewritten by the director and screenwriter Sergey Snezhkin including the plot and dialogues.

Now, enjoy the trailer!