In "Children of the Otriad," we learn more about the descendants of the Bielski brothers who survived the war and thrived elsewhere. Each family member interviewed: sons, daughters, and a granddaughter. were proud of what their parents and grandparents had accomplished. They were also touched by the care and work put in by the director, crew, and cast.
And finally, the "Bielski Partisan Survivors" feature included pictures of all the survivors of the Otriad. These were the actual men and women who lived through the stories (and so much more) from this dark period in history. You can see the pain and memories in some of their eyes, as well as the joy in others. These are very powerful black and white photos of people who lived to tell their stories.
As someone not usually drawn to war movies, this was a special case for me. Defiance is about the triumph of men over monsters and the unbelievable trials these people endured not only to survive but thrive for years afterwards. Defiance shows a triumph of the spirit and the preservation of hope in a movie I will be proud to have in my collection.
Be sure to pick up a copy for yourself and experience this powerful film.
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Article comments
1 - Christine
I watched this film a few weeks ago, very intense!
2 - Shirley Upton
This was the best films ever depicting the Jewish resistance. I was hesitant to watch it, but it was worth it.