The Kyiv Direction

The Kyiv Direction

99 mins | War | June 10, 1968

Historical and military film about the exploits of fighters during Kyiv defense against the onset of the Nazi troops. In virtually hopeless situation soldiers fulfilled their duty to the end. Capture of Kyiv was the first Pyrrhic Hitler’s victory that in the end led to defeat of Germany during the war.

The Kyiv Direction

99 mins | War | June 10, 1968

The Kyiv Direction
Historical and military film about the exploits of fighters during Kyiv defense against the onset of the Nazi troops. In virtually hopeless situation soldiers fulfilled their duty to the end. Capture of Kyiv was the first Pyrrhic Hitler’s victory that in the end led to defeat of Germany during the war.
Producers Dovzhenko Film Studios
Original title На Київському напрямку
Directors Volodymyr Denysenko
Writers Vasyl Zemlyak, Volodymyr Denysenko