The Year Before the War
IndiePix Films | Release Date: May 29, 2026 | Not Rated
Summary: As Europe teeters on the brink of World War I, Hans (Petr Buchta), a humble doorman in Riga, is swept into a whirlwind of radical ideologies, political upheaval, and rising nationalism. His journey becomes an odyssey across a continent in turmoil, carrying him from utopian communes to imperial capitals. Bearing witness to violence, passionAs Europe teeters on the brink of World War I, Hans (Petr Buchta), a humble doorman in Riga, is swept into a whirlwind of radical ideologies, political upheaval, and rising nationalism. His journey becomes an odyssey across a continent in turmoil, carrying him from utopian communes to imperial capitals. Bearing witness to violence, passion and intrigue, he crosses paths with some of the era’s most influential figures – including Mata Hari, Sigmund Freud, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, and Leon Trotsky – amid the unraveling of the old order. Expand
Genre(s): Thriller
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 95 min
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