Seven Versts Before Dawn (2026)
In the early days of the Great Patriotic War old Kuzmich from the village of Kurakino guesses that a long war lies ahead. As the village falls under German occupation and repressions intensify, he keeps aloof, arousing suspicions. Following the execution of fellow villagers and accusations of betrayal, Kuzmich agrees to serve as a guide for the German detachment, ostensibly to get a horse and save his family. In reality, however, he is planning a sacrificial deception: through his grandson Vaska, he conveys information about the enemy's route to the Soviet troops. At the critical moment, Kuzmich leads the German mountain troopers into a trap, repeating the feat of Ivan Susanin. At the cost of his own life the old man leads the enemy to perdition, becoming a symbol of the people's resistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seven Versts Before Dawn about?
- In the early days of the Great Patriotic War old Kuzmich from the village of Kurakino guesses that a long war lies ahead. As the village falls under German occupation and repressions intensify, he keeps aloof, arousing suspicions. Following the execution of fellow villagers and accusations of betrayal, Kuzmich agrees to serve as a guide for the German detachment, ostensibly to get a horse and save his family. In reality, however, he is planning a sacrificial deception: through his grandson Vaska, he conveys information about the enemy's route to the Soviet troops. At the critical moment, Kuzmich leads the German mountain troopers into a trap, repeating the feat of Ivan Susanin. At the cost of his own life the old man leads the enemy to perdition, becoming a symbol of the people's resistance.
- Who directed Seven Versts Before Dawn?
- Seven Versts Before Dawn was directed by Alexandr Andreev.
- Who stars in Seven Versts Before Dawn?
- Seven Versts Before Dawn stars Фёдор Добронравов, Мария Шукшина, Виктор Добронравов, Тимофей Кочнев, Артём Быстров, Олег Гаас.
- How long is Seven Versts Before Dawn?
- Seven Versts Before Dawn has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Seven Versts Before Dawn?
- Seven Versts Before Dawn is a War, History, Drama film.