“Kursk” (2018) is a poignant drama based on the true story of the 2000 Russian submarine disaster. The film stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Colin Firth, and Léa Seydoux, and is directed by Thomas Vinterberg. It vividly captures the tragic events aboard the Kursk submarine, which suffered massive explosions during a naval exercise in the Barents Sea, leading to a desperate fight for survival by its crew. The narrative also focuses on the bureaucratic obstacles and the families’ struggle for truth and assistance on the surface. “Kursk” combines intense emotional drama with political commentary, highlighting the human cost of institutional failures and bravery under pressure.
