"Once in the Desert" (also known as "Palmira") is a 2022 Russian war film directed by Andrei Kravchuk, based on a true story about a Russian sapper (bomb disposal expert) during the Syrian Civil War. The film specifically focuses on the demining of the ancient city of Palmyra after it was liberated from ISIS, in preparation for a peace concert.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
True Story Basis:
The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of Russian sappers who were involved in demining operations in Palmyra, Syria.
Setting:
The story is set in May 2016, after Palmyra was liberated from ISIS.
Plot:
The film follows a Russian sapper, Captain Shaberov, as he trains Syrian soldiers in demining and leads a team to clear the city of explosives.
Conflict:
The team faces dangerous and sophisticated explosive devices left behind by ISIS as they work towards making the city safe for a peace concert.
Tension:
The movie creates tension by highlighting the dangers of the job and the increasing sophistication of the explosives as the team gets closer to the city center.
Character:
The film also explores the human element, including the relationship between the experienced sapper and the younger team captain, as well as the emotional toll of the work.
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