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Death | Winter
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2002
Best Sound Editing Foreign Film | 2002
2001 | Robert
Best Action Soundtrack | 2001 | James
Budget 68,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 96,976,270 USD
Jude Law and Ed Harris were cast largely on the expressiveness of their eyes. They were frequently called to convey emotion without saying a word.
In the large battle scenes it was deemed too dangerous with so many extras in a confined space to set off explosions by remote. Stuntmen were mixed in with the extras to set off the explosions by stepping on pressure plates.
The film depicts Zaitsev as a bit of an unschooled simpleton, from some backwater part of the country, but who knew how to shoot a rifle. In reality, Zaitsev was an educated man, and had worked for five years as an accountant in the Russian navy stationed in the Pacific before joining the army.
Major König, played by Ed Harris, can be seen wearing gloves with the index finger and thumb on its right hand removed. This was quite common for snipers in cold conditions as it helped prevent frostbite in the hand, while allowing them to make delicate changes to their weapon and ensuring a smooth trigger squeeze.
It is estimated that the Axis suffered 260,000 soldiers killed in action with 90,000 captured during the Battle of Stalingrad. The Soviet casualties were much more severe with an estimated 500,000 soldiers killed and probably at least as many civilians.
"Commisar Danilov: I've been such a fool, Vassili. Man will always be a man. There is no new man. We tried so hard to create a society that was equal, where there'd be nothing to envy your neighbour. But there's always something to envy. A smile, a friendship, something you don't have and want to appropriate. In this world, even a Soviet one, there will always be rich and poor. Rich in gifts, poor in gifts. Rich in love, poor in love."
"[Emerging from his conference with the disgraced Red Army General, Khruschev calmly waits for the sound of a gunshot, then addresses the roomful of commissars] Nikita Khrushchev: My name is Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev. I've come to take things in hand here. This city is not Kursk, nor is it Kiev, nor Minsk. This city... is Stalingrad. *Stalingrad*! This city bears the name of the Boss. It's more than a city, it's a symbol. If the Germans capture this city, the entire country will collapse. Now, I want our boys to raise their heads. I want them to act like they have *balls*! I want them to stop *shitting their pants*! That's your job. As political officers, I'm counting on you. [he looks at one man] Nikita Khrushchev: You. What's your suggestion? Sweating Officer: [visibly nervous] Sh-shoot all the other generals who have retreated, and their chiefs of staff, too. [Khrushchev moves down the line to another man] Stammering Officer: M-m-m-make some examples. D-d-d-d-d-d-deport the families of the d-d-d-deserters... Nikita Khrushchev: [turning away] Yes, yes, that's all been done. Danilov: [from the back of the room] Give them hope! [Khrushchev turns around and strides down the line to Danilov] Danilov: Here, the men's only choice is between German bullets and ours. But there's another way. The way of courage. The way of love of the Motherland. We must publish the army newspaper again. We must tell magnificent stories, stories that extol sacrifice, bravery. We must make them believe in the victory. We must give them hope, pride, a desire to fight. Yes, we need to make examples. But examples to *follow*. What we need... are heroes. [Khrushchev glances around the room, then leans in closer to Danilov] Nikita Khrushchev: [wryly] Do you know any heroes around here? Danilov: Yes, comrade. I know one."
