Saving Leningrad (2019), also known as Bartle of Leningrad, is based on the true story of the "Barge 752 tragedy" during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II. The film depicts the evacuation of civilians from the sieged city across Lake Ladoga in September 1941, when the barge carrying over 1,000 people was caught in a storm and then bombed by Nazi warplanes, leading to a catastrophic loss of life.
Key aspects of the true story:
The setting:
The film focuses on the early days of the Siege of Leningrad, a German blockade that lasted from 1941 to 1944.
The "Road of Life":
The events in the film are based on the real "Road of Life" (also known as the Lake Ladoga route), the water route used to evacuate civilians and supply the besieged city across Lake Ladoga.
The Tragedy of Barge 752:
On the night of September 16-17, 1941, a barge transporting civilians was hit by a storm and then bombed by enemy planes, resulting in a disaster with over 1,000 casualties.
Historical context:
This historical event's records were only declassified and made public in 2004, making it a less-known but significant tragedy of the war.
Focus on civilians:
Unlike many other war films, Saving Leningrad puts a spotlight on the experiences of ordinary civilians during the war, providing a different perspective on the conflict.
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