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Who will die today?
This film ballad is dedicated to those who never returned home from WW2. A group of retreating Soviet soldiers, crossing a lunar terrain in a desperate attempt to escape death, is attacked by a German fighter plane that appears like a bolt from the blue. One by one they are killed. Then suddenly, in an unlikely denouement bordering on the mystical, the attacker is shot down with a simple rifle. For ideological reasons that defy understanding this film, one of Viktor Hres’ earliest works, was shelved in 1967 by Soviet censors. In 2010, it was restored by the Debut Studio of the Oleksander Dovzhenko Film Studio with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ukraine.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a remote island mansion from a relative she never knew. Upon arrival, she discovers the island is inhabited by a strange group of people, each with their own secrets and sinister motives. As tensions rise and a series of unsettling events occur, she realizes she may have walked into a dangerous trap where her own life is at risk.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Who Will Die Today?' received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful plot, others found the narrative convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with its gothic tone and mystery elements appealing to some, while others found it slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing mystery.
Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
The film's gothic setting and psychological tension were noted as highlights.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a division between viewers who appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and mysterious premise, and those who found the storyline difficult to follow or felt it lacked significant payoff.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the United Kingdom, utilizing atmospheric settings to enhance its suspenseful mood.
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