Harrowing story about the massacre of the cream of Polish society men by the Soviet forces at the start of WWII. Very effective plot, dividing its time between the captive Polish officers, moving further into jeopardy, and the wives and survivors back in Poland, culminating in the shocking reality of mass execution, with all its logistical issues to be solved.
Great performances by actors new to me. Huge stakes, obviously, it being very much life and death, and also, whether or not to capitulate in the nation-wide cover-up, with tragic loss of life and liberty by unsung heroes and heroines refusing to capitulate.
- Rating: Full price
- When seen: 19 Sept 2010
- Where seen: Home
- More information: IMDB | RottenTomatoes | Wikipedia
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