Cast

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Plot

During the First World War, a battalion of Russian soldiers was sent to France to assist in combat operations. To this day, the French honor the memory of Russian soldiers.

Sinekatalog’s take

They Died for France (2003) is a Russian documentary directed by Sergei Zaitsev. It runs 51 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

• Golden Eagle Award (Russia) 2003: Best Film (Golden Eagle Award for Best Nonfiction Film (Russia))

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