It is very nice to see that Ukrainian cinematography is developing. It is all the more important that the picture was released in such difficult times for our country.
Of course, the picture does not reach the level of Hollywood action films or films about war. But it is still a worthy attempt to reach a new level. A good story that develops rapidly. A character who adheres to his principles develops and changes. It's cool and it's addictive.
I give 8 points. Yes, maybe overstated. But I myself know very well what war is. And how difficult it is to step over one's own boundaries in order to effectively fight the enemy.
Sniper. The White Raven
2022 [UKRAINIAN]
Drama / War
6.1
Plot summary
Mykola is an eccentric pacifist who wants to be useful to humanity. When the war begins at Donbass, Mykola's naive world is collapsing as the militants kill his pregnant wife and burn his home to the ground. Recovered, he makes a cardinal decision and gets enlisted in a sniper company. Having met his wife's killers, he emotionally breaks down and arranges "sniper terror" for the enemy. He's saved from a senseless death by his instructor who himself gets mortally wounded. The death of a friend leaves a "scar" and Mykola is ready to sacrifice his life.
August 27, 2022 at 06:53 PM
Director
Marian Bushan
Top cast
Tech specs
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 720p.WEB 1080p.WEB 1 GB
1280*536
English 2.0
R
24 fps
1 hr 51 min
P/S 8 / 101
Movie Reviews
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Ukrainian cinema is developing, and it's nice to see!
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A good war movie
I liked this movie. Not sure why all the bad reviews? It's what you would expect from such a film. Entertaining and the added bonus of dead ruskies at the end. Win win.
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Probably the best international film I've seen. Bonus: it was created by a newb filmmaker, and is based on true events.
It's like playing some ultra advanced level of Call of Duty by meticulously training and preparing to be the best at your craft, the sniper. It's not your typical Hollywood action film, but instead, a smartly crafted, gritty and evocative film that follows the real life events in 2014 of a pacifist physics teacher who suffers a family tragedy at the hands of invading troops, then joins the army as an unconventional sniper, determined to gain revenge, and defend the future of his country.
What's really impressive, is that this was newb director Marian Bushan's first full length feature film (with only one previous TV-movie credit), and the directing combined with the outstanding cinematography is near perfect. Bushan's film could easily shame some seasoned Hollywood filmmakers movies I've seen lately. And the writing by Mykola Voronin - the real-life sniper whose story is portrayed, is as genuinely and beautifully portrayed and filmed by Marian Bushan.
Casting and performances were spot-on, especially considering about 100 real members of the Ukrainian armed forces and national guard were part of the cast. Even the score - for an international B film, was on point, and not the typical loud, overbearing, constant and unfitting score always found in B films. This was a solid and impressive production overall, and I cannot give it enough praise, and I applaud Bushan for giving us this timely little gem.
So for those few that can't count higher than one, and feel that's what this film is worth, give your heads a shake. And do your research before you comment incorrect information or say this film has underlying intentions; it doesn't, it's someone's true life experiences. Try searching "Mykola Voronin - sniper", and you'll learn some things. This is a near perfect film, and well deserving of my 9/10. I'll be watching this little gem again, and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a solid sniper film.
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Nice how slavics kill eachothers!!
The world's most moronic nazis taking orders from a joo
Philippines? that place where old men go to screw kids? Yeah, you beat democracy there for sure dude.
is this the sequel of "The unknown bombing of Donbass for years"..hahaha.. ain't gonna watch this propaganda BS.. salute to Russia from the Philippines..
Well, with so many pro russians here, against it, I downloaded it, and enjoyed it.
Looking forward to the sequel "Russian Warship - GO FVCK YOURSELF !!!" Glory to Ukraine!!
I can not for the life of me figure out and understand how nakedfaerie has learned the ability to type actual words in somewhat cohorent sentences. The man who tought him this must be an ancient secret kung Fu master or a Sith lord.
Is this the sequel to "Ghost of Kyiv"?
Nazirussian Russonazis are terrorists
Nice Movie. Very entertaining if you like action movies.
Writing from Kemer, a touristic town in Turkeys Med coast. The town is packed with rich Ukranians with their brand new SUV. Audi's, Toyotas, Lexus, BMWs. House rental prices have gone up because of them, they are on the beach spending like crazy while their countrymen are fighting a lost war. Hence, this is an example from one small town, figure out the rest. The rich fled and the poor fight and die.
What you people dont understand is WHO owns ukraine? RUSSIA DOES. Ukraine is still part of Russia so its actually a civil war. Russia is trying to destroy the USA biolabs in ukraine which is making monkeypox and the next plandemic virus. Putin knows this and told US to stop and get out, they didnt so he bombed the biolabs. The ukraine army IS killing its own citizens, I've seen the videos of the locals saying it was the ukraine army doing the killings and its their tanks destroying the buildings but the media is still blaming russia. Get your facts right, go find the truth.
Ok,i know,every war gives movie ideas,but wasnt expecting it this fast lol
Guys it's just a movie calm down.
SLAVA RUSIJI , RABOTAJTE BRATJA ! ! ! WAGNER GROUP :D
DISGUSTING PROPAGANDA
@Viris, that's not brainwash, its called EDUCATION. Ukraine sadly only the dogs for the Americans. ;-)
SLAVA UKRAINE !!!
This guy's saying truth and never mentioning the Ukrainians in Donbas region that fled 8 years ago
Russophobic paropaganda. It is shameful that "The Birth of a Nation" is studied as a bad example of the use of cinema, and movies like this are made in this century. It would be rare if they made a film about the 8 years that Ukraine has been bombing Donbas and about the awful Nazification of the country (with the complicity and silence of the West) This film is disgusting
F*** YOU... u will not brainwash me
You know what’s good, we all in the world understand Hindi and Ukrainian Lately, all the movies are kak(rubbish) where
yes! another propaganda movie!
More taxpayer money being sent to Ukraine to be laundered by criminals. Whilst Zelensky is doing photoshoots for Vogue magazine in his paintball outfit.
Ghost of Kiev level of USA propaganda....This conflict would have never happened without the US sponsored coup in 2014 in Ukraine. Russia has every reason to defend itself against NATO scum in Ukraine.
I have almost finished the cream movies of Hollywood. Now I want to watch masterpieces of German, Frech and Spanish movies. Can somebody show me where to find such movies dubbed in English plz
Typical for war movies, and entertaining. Ironically, until ~2 years ago, I was enjoying this same plot where Russuans were the heroes fighting the German invaders! What a switch ha ha
Meanwhile, American soldiers are being brainwashed to be woke, and change their pronouns daily. Liberals have made us sitting ducks
Idiots here be hating on Russia and accuse them as Nazis all the while supporting the country that supports Neo-Nazi scums that are the real culprits of countless human rights violations in their own land...
lol why 2014 not the present day Ukraine loss?