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The Invisible Front

The 1944 film "The Invisible Front" is set in Lithuania, where Soviet forces have reoccupied the country for the second time in under five years. The story focuses on the country's resistance movement and a romantic relationship between Luksa and Nijole.

The documentary "The Invisible Front" tells the story of the Soviet Union's occupied territories' armed resistance, led by Juozas Luksa and the Forest Brothers, without outside support from 1940 to 1991. The film features interviews with dignitaries, CIA operatives, and individuals who fought against Stalin's regime, as well as archival footage and reenactments. It explores the personal choices made during times of hardship and repression, and provides an accurate account of the post-war struggle in Eastern Europe.

Info about The Invisible Front

Studio(s): Forest Brothers

Originally Released: United States, Mar 20, 2014

Production Countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Sweden, United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, War