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Operation "Wedding" (2017)

8.020171h 3mHE
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

1h 3m

Language

HE

Release

October 19, 2017

Director

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov

Official Trailer

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Overview

Leningrad, 1970. A group of young Jewish dissidents plot to hijack an empty plane and escape the USSR. Caught by the KGB a few steps from boarding, they were sentenced to years in the gulag and two were sentenced to death; they never got on a plane. 45 years later, filmmaker Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov...

Cast

Philipp Bobkov

Philipp Bobkov

Himself (KGB)

Oleg Kalugin

Oleg Kalugin

Himself (KGB)

Edward Kuznetsov

Edward Kuznetsov

Himself

Israel Zalmanson

Israel Zalmanson

Himself

Sylva Zalmanson

Sylva Zalmanson

Herself

Yona Zalmanson

Yona Zalmanson

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Operation "Wedding" (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Leningrad, 1970. A group of young Jewish dissidents plot to hijack an empty plane and escape the USSR. Caught by the KGB a few steps from boarding, they were sentenced to years in the gulag and two were sentenced to death; they never got on a plane. 45 years later, filmmaker Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov reveals the compelling story of her parents, leaders of the group, "heroes" in the West but "terrorists" in Russia, even today.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Operation "Wedding". The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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