With a well-crafted plot and based on a true story, Secrets of War surprises positively by telling the story of an LGBT love in the Cold War
The film war secrets tells a story of war, prejudice, love and death. Directed by Peeter Rebane and written by and starring Tom Prior, the film manages to steer the story beautifully without lapsing into sentimentality.
The story is set during the Cold War period and accompanies Sergey (Tom Prior), a young soldier who doesn’t have much vocation for work and whose dream is to be an actor. While in the military, he befriends Luisa (Diana Pozharskaya), an aspiring doctor.
Soon after, the two meet Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), a lieutenant and fighter pilot who joins the KGB. The trio quickly become friends, but Roman can’t hide his feelings for Sergey and they fall in love. Of course, all romances must be kept secret, as having intercourse with other men was an offense punishable by five years of hard labor in the Soviet Union at the time.
After Sergey decides to leave the army, Roman ignores him and moves on with his life. Years later, Luisa’s boyfriend appears, shocking her former lover who is now trying to earn money as an actor. From then on, the three find themselves trapped in a love triangle, with Luisa unaware of what is happening.
Here it is worth mentioning that all this approximation of the couple is beautifully and masterfully done, and the fact that the love story builds little by little makes the story endearing and gives the audience hope that the courtship works.
The plot is well directed, the photography is enchanting and the sex scenes are done with the necessary delicacy so as not to become vulgar. Another success is that although the narrative is slower, the story moves forward, preventing the viewer from getting bored.
Similar stories, told differently
Who has seen the movie my cop, by director Michael Grandage, may recognize some of the narrative. The truth is that both feature films have a similar plot and are based on books that tell true stories. war secrets is an adaptation of A story about Romanwhich tells the story of the real Sergey Fetisov.
However, Rebane and Prior managed to lead the storyline in a very different way. While there are similarities, the stories differ mostly in how the third element, in this case Luisa, is portrayed. Therefore, those who have seen one film will be able to see the other without having the feeling of being in rerun.
Another interesting point is that war secrets the suspense works well in the moments when the colonels begin to distrust Roman and threaten him. The fear that the character will be arrested and punished with violence remains in the air.
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The performances in the film do not disappoint. Prior, which had already appeared in The theory of everythinghe delivers a sensitive man at once who is withdrawn and compliant, as he should be, after all, we’re talking about a time of war.
The Ukrainian, Oleg Zagorodnii, from the series Who are you?he also likes and manages to demonstrate the contradiction of a lieutenant who must be firm, but is weakened by not being able to live the love he desires.
Diana Pozharskaya, who brings Luisa to life, stands out especially in the scenes where she faces Sergey. The Russian actress has such productions as The mystical game and clandestine life.
A Russian story told in English
One issue that worries (perhaps not everyone) is the fact that the film is entirely spoken in English, with small exceptions in Russian. Of course, since it is considered the “international” language, it was to be expected that it would be chosen for the production, after all, there are actors from Russia, Estonia, Ukraine, England, etc.
However, it sounds a little strange to see characters who lived in the KGB era, in the Soviet Union, speaking the language of the enemy. It may just be a detail that causes individual discomfort, but it still deserves attention.
Is Secrets of War worth watching?
OK! war secrets likes and excites when he tells a story of the fight against prejudice. The adaptation managed to convey the feelings of the characters in a tender way, without falling into superficiality. The film is worth the plot, performances and cinematography. Previous successes as a screenwriter and does not disappoint as an actor.
If you want to give a chance to war secrets; the film is playing in cinemas throughout Brazil. Secure your entry a ticket.com.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
