Dugout

The Dugout is a science fiction war film about two friends, a Russian nurse named Sergey and a German man named Paul, who visit Saur-Mogila to search for relics from the Second World War. After discovering a buried shelter, the pair are unexpectedly transported back to 1941 during the battles at that location. Once there, they must decide whether to return to their own era or remain in the past to provide assistance.

Directed by Mark Gorobets, this production was the first of two films he directed in 2024, preceding Tour With Ivanushki. The screenplay was written by Ilya Kulikov, who also served as a producer alongside Andrey Semenov and Ruslan Sokolov. The movie features a cast including Aleksandr Metelkin, Daniel Littau, Veronika Mokhireva, Margarita Abroskina, Igor Petrenko, and Vladimir Seleznyov.

Produced in Russia by the Cinema Fund and Legio Felix, the film had a budget of 5 million USD. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 792 votes.