Angels of War

Set in November 1941 during the onset of the blockade of Leningrad, this historical drama follows a group of young iceboat athletes. Initially tasked with transporting ammunition across unstable ice, the group's mission shifts toward rescuing orphans from a home that was not evacuated in time. To survive the harsh winter and complete their rescue operation, former sports rivals must put aside their competition and work together as a unified team.

The film was directed by Alexander Kott, appearing after his previous works Dear People, The North Pole, and before Golem. The screenplay was written by Mikhail Zubko and Igor Kagramanov, with Tikhon Zhiznevsky appearing in the lead role as Pavel. Produced in Russia by companies including Cinema Fund, Russia-1, Central Partnership, and Kinoprime Foundation, the movie has a runtime of 110 minutes. Since its release on April 23, 2026, it has received a rating of 5/10 on TMDB based on one vote.