The theme of the Second World War, the great Victory and the memory of those of our compatriots, whose heroic contribution to the fight against fascism will forever go down in the annals of world history, sounds most acute today. Much has been done to ensure that the names and heroic deeds of all those who suffered, resisted and fought would always remain in our memory. Against this background, each new discovered name is especially important, each event of those memorable years, which for many years remained unknown and now deservedly requires that descendants learn about it.
In the center of the film lies the discovery - the biography and creative heritage of the Russian musician, composer Alexei Batakov, whose fate and musical works remained unknown for a long time. The film tells about a man who, being in a Nazi concentration camp, created music, opposing inhumanity - an unbroken spirit and creativity.
Alexey Butakov comes from a famous family, covered with maritime glory. The Butakov family is naval commanders, researchers, naval figures. Father - Alexei Grigorievich Butakov - participant in the First World War of 1914-1918. In 1917, with the rank of Rear Admiral, he commanded the port of Petrograd. Together with his family he emigrated to Yugoslavia.
The film, by restoring the life path of a Russian musician, will be another necessary contribution to strengthening these historical ties.
The composer's music will play throughout the film.
