Fedor Bondarchuk: Stalingrad

Close analysis of Fedor Bondarchuk's 2013 blockbuster. This book analyzes Fedor Bondarchuk's megahit Stalingrad, taking a close look at the production, context, and reception of the film while offering a detailed reading of its key themes. Upon its release in 2013, Stalingrad shattered box-office records and dazzled viewers with its use of special effects, enhanced by its 3D IMAX format. The film transported viewers back to 1942 and the bloody battle that would turn the tide of World War I...