Drama,Action,War
Russia,Serbia
Balkan Line is a Russian action-thriller film that was released in 2019. The movie is set during the Kosovo War of 1999 and focuses on the events that followed the NATO bombing of Belgrade.
The plot of the movie revolves around a group of Russian soldiers who are sent to Kosovo to secure the airport and evacuate Russian nationals from the war-torn country. The mission is led by Colonel Aleksandr Ivanov, who is played by the popular Russian actor, Miloš Biković.
The situation in Kosovo is volatile, with various ethnic groups vying for power and control. The Muslim Albanians, who make up the majority of the population, see the withdrawal of the Serb army as an opportunity to seize power and take revenge on the Serb minority.
As the Russian soldiers attempt to secure the airport, they are met with resistance from Albanian rebels who are looting and pillaging the surrounding villages. The situation becomes even more complicated when a group of Russian paratroopers are mistakenly dropped into Albanian-held territory.
The story is based on real events and is noted for its accurate portrayal of the Kosovo conflict. The film features intense battle scenes, with the Russian soldiers engaging in close combat with the Albanian rebels. The movie also explores the impact of war on the soldiers and the civilians caught up in the conflict.
Balkan Line was a box office success in Russia and was praised for its realistic portrayal of the war in Kosovo. The film was also noted for its strong performances, particularly from Miloš Biković, who won the Best Actor award at the Golden Eagle Awards in Russia.
