Batalon

"First. Women's. Immortal."

Feb 20 2015 N/A 2h 0m
Action, Drama, History

Russia, 1917, WWI. This is the story of the 1st Russian Women's Battalion of Death, formed as part of an ill-conceived propaganda ploy by the Russian Provisional Government in late May of 1917.

Plot

February 1917 revolution has affected mode of life in Russia and changed the course of Great War. Monarch has abdicated. In trenches, were the confrontation with Germans lasts for several years, Bolsheviks are very active with their propaganda. They call for making peace with enemy. Russian officers can actually do nothing without approval of so-called Soldiers Committees. The army is just near the stage of complete degradation. By order of Russian Provisional Government, attempting to strengthen the spirit, the female Death Battalion is established. In charge of the Battalion - Cavalier of St. George Maria Bochkareva. Death Battalion give the lead of courage, fortitude and composure, stiffen the spirit of soldiers and prove, that each of the female hero is worthy of the Warrior Title.

Written by

Ilya Avramenko, Evgeniy Ayzikovich, Dmitriy Meskhiev

Directed by

Dmitriy Meskhiev

Production Countries

Russia

Production Companies

Art Pictures Studio, Corner Work

Languages

Awards

18 wins & 11 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,812
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA