The Navy has existed for several centuries and takes its count from the moment when the man first launched the ship into the water, sending it to the enemy's shores. The paintings made about sailors and submariners are imbued with the spirit of courage and heroism.
Readers are presented to all Soviet films about sailors, the list of best.
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Battleship Potemkin 1925 year
The legendary mute art picture " Battleship Potemkin "( 1925) is one of the iconic films about sailors. The film's events are based on real historical events that took place at the beginning of the 20th century. In the historical drama, the values of that time are vividly shown: first of all, the protection of human dignity, the pursuit of freedom, the struggle against tyranny, and an attempt to achieve equality. The revolt, which arose on one of the Soviet ships, led to tragic events. Sailors who do not intend to put up with the ongoing injustice begin a protest.
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We are from Kronstadt 1936
The work of Vsevolod Vishnevsky " We are from Kronstadt "( 1936) tells about the heroism of the sailors of the Baltic Fleet, who took the fight against the formation of Yudenich. The action of the picture takes place in 1919.The troops of the interventionists and the White Guards are besieging Petrograd. Infantrymen, defending the city from the land, need help. For them, an expeditionary marine detachment from Kronstadt is organized, which enters into a battle with the enemy. Some of the sailors are captured and killed. The only one who manages to survive is Artyom Balashov. He is instructed to lead a new expedition of sailors. Support for the Marine Corps played a crucial role in the victory of soldiers on land.
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Admiral Nakhimov 1946
The historical drama " Admiral Nakhimov "( 1946) will tell about real events that took place at the time of the Crimean War. In the center of the plot is the legendary naval commander Peter Nakhimov. Thanks to the professionalism of the commander, Soviet sailors routed the Turkish fleet and gained a victory. In 1854 the naval commander leads the defense of Sevastopol and receives a serious wound. The talented admiral is dying. Director Vsevolod Pudovkin managed to uncover the strong-willed character and the best internal qualities of Nakhimov.
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Admiral Ushakov 1953
Biographical drama " Admiral Ushakov "( 1953) - one of the best pictures about sailors. The film takes place during the reign of Empress Catherine the Great. Fedor Ushakov is the captain of the Imperial yacht. Refusing his court career, he asks the ruler to go to the Black Sea fleet under construction. Ushakov, along with a small detachment of sailors, is staying at the shipyards. The construction of the fleet is accompanied by simultaneous training of the sea crew. Potemkin comes to the ceremony of descending the ships. He favors Ushakov, in which he saw the great potential of the naval commander. At the time of the first training voyage Ushakov is working out a cunning tactic, the principles of which will bring the ship many sea victories.
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Midshipman Panin 1960 year
The basis for the next film about seamen " Midshipman Panin "( 1960) was the memoirs of a sailor-Bolshevik Vasily Panyushkin. The hero narrates about the events of 1912, when he was promoted to midshipmen. Vasily participates in the rescue of political prisoners. Risking his reputation and freedom, Panin ventures to take on his ship 13 convicted persons. The ship goes on a voyage abroad. Returning to his homeland, the midshipman, because of his wit and a lively mind, escaped hard labor and was only demoted.
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Optimistic tragedy 1963 year
The following picture about seamen " Optimistic Tragedy "( 1963) was filmed after the play of the same name by Vsevolod Vishnevsky. The historical drama was awarded at the Cannes Film Festival award "For the best embodiment of the revolutionary epic."Events take place in 1918 during the Civil War on one of the Soviet ships. On the ship anarchist leader Vozhak, not obeying the power of the Bolsheviks. The Central Committee sends a female commissioner to the ship, which must reorganize the anarchists into the First Sailor Regiment. Arriving sailors are perceived negatively and threaten her with reprisals. But a strong woman with a tempered spirit was not out of fear. She does not intend to retreat and is going to convince the anarchist seamen to accept the Bolsheviks and follow them.
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Marine character 1970
Among the Soviet films about sailors the war drama " Marine character "( 1970) also deserves attention. The picture, based on the stories of Leonid Sobolev's stories, will tell about brave and fearless infantrymen who love their country and city and are ready to defend their country until the last. This film is also about real male friendship: everyone is ready to give his life for his fellow comrade. The ability to resist alone to the enemy and not give up to the last, deserves respect. The film clearly demonstrates all the horrors of the last war and the courage of Soviet infantrymen.
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1972
One of the best paintings of Soviet times about sailors is the military film " Commander of the Happy Pike "( 1972).Events take place during the Great Patriotic War. Submariners of the Northern Fleet carry out raids in the polar latitudes on the submarine "Shch-721"."Pike" sank a huge number of enemy ships. Fascists were hunting for an objectionable ship, but the "Shch-721" was constantly able to escape. Once, during the next special mission, the ship is in a desperate situation. The operation must be performed at all costs. The commander has no choice but to sacrifice his life to save the crew and the Pike.
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I follow my course 1974
The Soviet military film " Following my course "( 1974) tells about the events of 1942.German troops are heading for Sevastopol. Domestic sea vessels repeatedly broke through to the city to deliver ammunition and provisions. Two Soviet destroyers "Swift" and "Daring" receive another such task. The way in which the destroyers follow is well known to sailors. But the fascists repeatedly mined the fairway. During the operation, "Daring" dies, and "Rapid" breaks into Sevastopol. But the basic tests are awaited by the crew ahead, when the ship returns, crowded with wounded soldiers.
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Single swimming 1985
Soviet drama directed by Mikhail Tumanishvili " Single swimming "( 1985) tells the story of a military frigate and his crew. After a long voyage the ship goes home. But the frigate receives a distress signal and now must change course. American NATO players started a deadly game. The life of the crew is in their own hands. Only by showing courage and ingenuity can you avoid the tragedy.
