Underplayed Gems

Blockade: The Leningrad Metronome (1977)

Blockade: The Leningrad Metronome poster
Original title
Блокада: Ленинградский метроном
Directed by
Mikhail Yershov
Country
Soviet Union
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
12+
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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The film shows the daily struggle of civilians and soldiers in Leningrad during the Nazi siege. It covers the period from autumn 1941 to winter 1943, focusing on survival under constant bombardment and starvation.

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