Kursk (2018)

The film follows the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine disaster and the governmental negligence that followed. As the sailors fight for survival, their families desperately battle political obstacles and impossible odds to save them.

Director:

Thomas Vinterberg

Writer:

Robert Rodat

Stars:

Léa Seydoux, Colin Firth, Michael Nyqvist

Cast

Credited cast:
Léa Seydoux	...	Tanya Averina
Colin Firth	...	Commodore David Russell
Michael Nyqvist
Matthias Schoenaerts	...	Mikhail Averin
Max von Sydow	...	Vladimir Petrenko
Pernilla August	...	Oksana
August Diehl	...	Anton Markov
Steven Waddington	...	Graham Mann
Matthias Schweighöfer	...	Pavel Sonin
Zlatko Buric	...	Kulkin
Joel Basman	...	Leo
John Hollingworth	...	Bruce Hamill
Pit Bukowski	...	Maxim
Gustaf Hammarsten	...	Mikhail Denisov
Guillaume Kerbusch	...	Zhukov (as Guillaume Kerbush)

Storyline

The film follows the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine disaster and the governmental negligence that followed. As the sailors fight for survival, their families desperately battle political obstacles and impossible odds to save them.

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Plot Keywords:

dismay | disaster | naval uniform | nuclear submarine | place name in title | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense disaster-related peril and disturbing images, and for brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Hong Kong

Country:

Belgium Luxembourg

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 2018 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Kursk: prekletstvo globine

Filming Locations:

Belgium

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belga Productions, VIA EST

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is shot in Scope format when the Kursk takes off then goes to 1.66: 1 when everything is lost.

User Reviews

Very accurate, emotionally moving

It's a refreshingly honest outlook. The cinema audience went totally silent in the final part. Many sat in their seats thinking when the lights were swtiched.I particularly appreciate the acting and directing, de-facto honoring the fallen heroes with a meticulously accurate narration without the usual Hollywood mockery of the Russians. Definetely worth your time.