The Story of the Film 'Come and See'

I'm so glad to have accidentally discovered this behind the scenes of Elem Klimov's amazing WWII epic "Come and See", as it reveals not only the filming of key scenes from the film, clips from it (which made me remember plenty of things that were forgotten and I desperatly need to return to it), but it also presents brief talks about the many actual Nazi attacks on the Bielorussian territories of which inspired the story used in the movie, along with interviews with director, cast and crew.

If you haven't witnessed the power and effect of "Come and See" you should stop everything and go after it right now. It's such an emotionally draining and harrowing experience that even Mr. Klimov never returned to direct another film, as how it would be possible for him to create something bigger and better than that? He couldn't top himself, so he retired from the business, but left a masterpiece of Russian cinema that surpasses anything coming from Hollywood.

It is one of the greatest war films of all time and a film that will haunt you for life - the boy Aleksey Kravchenko's face ageing as he survives through countless painful ordeals during the war is unforgettable. His brief interview is so lovely and innocent, as he replies that a film like this exists as to stop all future wars. Nearly 40 years after its release and the world has seen many conflicts coming and going. And a film like that should be the exact response to end all wars, all cruelty and hatred among nations. 10/10.

The movie really shows the disturbing sides of war. At the start the protagonist is motivated and willing to fight but then he gets confronted with the reality. The movie makes a perfect use of sound effects and the story writing is amazing. It shows the how the people lived in fear because of the constant death threat and how many die or even worse just disappear. That ,but for me it's the best (anti) war movie put there .

The movie is a Soviet movie but there isn't much pro Soviet propaganda. The movie isn't one of the more popular war movies but I can recommend it to everyone,the movie is a bit brutal so it's nothing for people who can't stand that.