First Squad: The Moment of Truth
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“Soviet psychic teens battle Nazi occult forces in WWII's secret supernatural war.”
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Soviet psychic teens battle Nazi occult forces in WWII's secret supernatural war.
As the Second World War engulfs Europe and German forces push toward Moscow, the Soviet Union faces its darkest hour. In this desperate time, a secret unit known as First Squad operates within Soviet intelligence—a group of young individuals with extraordinary abilities that defy explanation. Among them is Nadya Ruslanova, whose unique gifts make her a crucial asset in the shadow war against occult forces. As both Axis and Allied powers secretly explore supernatural means to turn the tide of war, ancient prophecies speak of a pivotal moment approaching the Eastern Front—one that could reshape the fate of nations. With mysterious German organizations delving into forbidden knowledge and the boundaries between life and death growing thin, First Squad stands as humanity's last line of defense against powers that threaten to plunge the world into eternal darkness. The squad must confront enemies both mortal and otherworldly in a conflict where the weapons of yesterday may not be enough to secure tomorrow.
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As the Second World War rages on throughout Europe and the German forces advance closer to Moscow, the days of the Soviet Union seem numbered. Their only hope is the First Squad, a special unit operating within the Soviet intelligence service that consists of teenagers possessing supernatural abilities. However, the unit's sole surviving member Nadya Ruslanova suffers from memory loss and is unlikely to take part in any combat operation. The next Moment of Truth—an event that happens once every 700 years, when the actions of a single man can change the entire course of history—is rapidly approaching the Eastern Front. In hopes of breaking the stalemate at the frontlines, a German occult organization called Ahnenerbe plans to summon Baron von Wolff, a medieval knight from the Northern Crusades, and his undead army from the underworld. To prevent this from happening, First Squad must gather once again, and it is up to Nadya to bring back her deceased friends to stop the Nazis from taking over the world.
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4.8/10
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- 9/10 “The studio and director delivered a fascinating, original experience, blending a mystical narrative with intense action and blood that perfectly set the mood. While the initial concept of a...”
- 9/10 “First Squad features magnificent music, top-tier animation, and well-crafted action scenes that kept me glued to the screen throughout the film. While the plot is quite unconventional and the story...”
- 10/10 “This masterpiece excels by exploring the serious, global themes of WWII and Soviet culture through a cast of distinct, well-developed characters. While I find the character designs slightly...”
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No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — First Squad: The Moment of Truth begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-3993
A Movie Production · Spring 2009
Studio 4°C.- Format
- 1 × 60′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 00m
- all episodes
- Aired
- May 2009 – May 2009
- Spring 2009
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- Movie
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- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
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- BS-3993
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