The Kyiv Direction
War

The Kyiv Direction

Historical and military film about the exploits of fighters during Kyiv defense against the onset of the Nazi troops. In virtually hopeless situation soldiers fulfilled their duty to the end. Capture of Kyiv was the first Pyrrhic Hitler’s victory that in the end led to defeat of Germany during the war.

Release Date

June 10, 1968

Status

Released

Original Title

На Київському напрямку

Runtime

1h 39min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, Russian, Ukrainian

Production Companies

Dovzhenko Film Studios