I'm so glad to have accidentally discovered this behind the scenes of Elem Klimov's amazing WWII epic "Come and See", as it reveals not
only the filming of key scenes from the film, clips from it (which made me remember plenty of things that were forgotten and I desperatly need to
return to it), but it also presents brief talks about the many actual Nazi attacks on the Bielorussian territories of which inspired the story
used in the movie, along with interviews with director, cast and crew.
If you haven't witnessed the power and effect of "Come and See" you should stop everything and go after it right now. It's such an emotionally
draining and harrowing experience that even Mr. Klimov never returned to direct another film, as how it would be possible for him to create something
bigger and better than that? He couldn't top himself, so he retired from the business, but left a masterpiece of Russian cinema that surpasses anything
coming from Hollywood.
It is one of the greatest war films of all time and a film that will haunt you for life - the boy Aleksey Kravchenko's face
ageing as he survives through countless painful ordeals during the war is unforgettable. His brief interview is so lovely and innocent, as he replies
that a film like this exists as to stop all future wars. Nearly 40 years after its release and the world has seen many conflicts coming and going. And
a film like that should be the exact response to end all wars, all cruelty and hatred among nations. 10/10.
