City Under Siege
Originally released in 1969. City Under Siege is a documentary film. directed by Pavel Kogan. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the postwar years, many photographs and newsreels taken during the Siege were confiscated and destroyed for presenting too “subjective” a view of the events of that time. This film is the result of a long search through the Leningrad archives. Out of thousands of surviving wartime photographs, the director selected four hundred that had never before been used in cinema. The film is a montage of these historical documents, accompanied by the voices of poets Olga Berggolts and Alexander Prokofyev, radio announcer Yuri Levitan, and the sounds of air raid sirens…
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Leningrad Documentary Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Under Siege about?
In the postwar years, many photographs and newsreels taken during the Siege were confiscated and destroyed for presenting too “subjective” a view of the events of that time. This film is the re...
Who directed City Under Siege?
City Under Siege was directed by Pavel Kogan.
How long is City Under Siege?
City Under Siege has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was City Under Siege released?
City Under Siege was released on May 7, 1969 in theaters.