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August
Август
2025 138 min Russia 16+
★7.2
War, Drama, History
Director: Ilya Lebedev, Nikita Vysotskiy
🎭 Based on
«August 44»
byVladimir Bogomolov
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Description
The history of the military operation "Bagration", which took place in August 1944.
Starring
Daniil Vorobyov
Actor
Sergey Bezrukov
Actor
Roman Madyanov
Actor
Awards
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Picture
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Cinematography
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Original Score
Nika Awards 2026
— Best Film Editing
Nika Awards 2026
— Best Production Design
Nika Awards 2026
— Best Original Score
Nika Awards 2026
— Best Sound
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Picture
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Cinematography
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Original Score
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Film Editing
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Visual Effects
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Director
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Screenplay
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Actor
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Production Design
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Costume Design
Golden Eagle 2026
— Best Sound
Key opinion
August (2025) is a visually polished and ambitious production that draws criticism for prioritizing action-heavy spectacle over the meticulous, analytical suspense of its source material, Bogomolov's 'Moment of Truth.' While the technical execution and production values are widely praised, the adaptation is frequently found lacking in logical coherence and narrative depth compared to previous versions.
| Production | The production design and cinematography create a visually luxurious and high-quality aesthetic that succeeds in grounding the film's atmospheric, forest-based setting. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation fails to capture the core appeal of the novel, abandoning the slow-burn procedural intensity and realistic counter-intelligence work in favor of cinematic but implausible action sequences. | |
| Acting | Sergei Bezrukov’s portrayal of Captain Alekhine is widely criticized for lacking the intellectual gravity and strategic depth required, with many viewing it as a passive, hollow performance. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character development are viewed as inconsistent, with reviewers split on whether the inclusion of diverse, lively supporting roles enriches the film or merely clutters the story with unnecessary filler. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Nikita Kologrivy’s performance are divided; some praise his passionate and decisive energy as the film's narrative engine, while others dismiss his style as overly dramatic and mismatched with the film's tone. |