The Pilot: A Battle for Survival

Set in December 1941 on the Northwestern Front, this war drama follows Nikolai Komlev, a pilot whose IL-2 aircraft is shot down while attempting to halt a German tank column advancing toward Moscow. After crash-landing in a secluded forest, the wounded Komlev must survive a grueling journey through enemy territory. He faces severe cold and hunger while evading packs of wolves and Nazi search parties. Upon finally reaching safety, he encounters a final, life-altering challenge.

The film was directed by Renat Davletyarov, who also co-wrote the screenplay. This project is the fourth film in his career, following Steel Butterfly, The Dawns Here are Quiet, and Pure Art. The cast is led by Pyotr Fyodorov as Komlev, appearing alongside Anna Peskova, Pavel Osadchy, Maksim Emelyanov, Irina Medvedeva, and Aleksandr Galibin.

Produced by companies including Star Media and the Cinema Fund, the movie had a budget of 319 million USD. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,200 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 60 votes.