Kursk
6.6/10
Rating
118 min
Runtime
2018
Release Year
Thomas Vinterberg
Director
Cast
Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux, Peter Simonischek, Max von Sydow, August Diehl
Quick Synopsis
On August 12, 2000, during a Russian naval exercise in the Barents Sea, the K-141 Kursk submarine experiences a catastrophic accident and sinks with 118 crew members trapped inside. A small group of sailors survive the initial disaster and fight to stay alive underwater, while their families back on land demand clear information about the incident. Meanwhile, a British naval officer tries to persuade the Russian government to allow a rescue operation before the survivors run out of time, but bureaucratic delays and mismanagement hinder these efforts.
Detailed Synopsis of Kursk
Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts.
