The depiction of war in soviet movies

Abstract

This research paper offers a n analysis of what is regarded as one of the best war movies ever made, which is Elem Klimov’s " Come and See" (1985). It aims at providing the key points and arguments that make this movie such a realistic t ake on the theme of war, without reverting to typical falsification or propaganda that is still plaguing the film industry to this day. This will require an introduction to the context and the background of the movie, with the addition of an analysis of th e plot and the ideas behind some selected scenes, and how the use of some mise en scene elements enhances the meaning of those scenes...