The Feat of Odesa(1985)

The Feat of Odesa is a war film based on the true story of the city's heroic defense during World War II. The narrative unfolds across two parts: the first chronicles the documented events of Odesa's resistance, while the second follows individual stories of key residents caught in the conflict. With 210 characters representing the diverse population of Odesa, the film captures the ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Soldiers travel to the front line by tram while enemy fire rains down on the city streets. The Feat of Odesa balances sweeping historical events with intimate human dramas, grounding the epic scale of war in the lives of those who endured it.