The Invasion

Нашествие

A Russian village struggles through the German occupation during World War II in this tense drama from the Soviet Union. As the town doctor finds his home has been taken by German troops, his daughter becomes involved in the anti-Axis resistance, and his son -- confined to a mental hospital -- escapes to fight the invading armies.

Music

Yuri Biryukov

Director

Abram Room

Screenplay

Boris Chirskov

Status

Released

Release date

22/02/1945

Original language

Russian