Fortress (2013)
This Czech documentary presents a visit to the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (a.k.a. Trans-Dniestr) as a trip to a museum of communist totalitarianism. The country, whose independence has been recognized by only a few other states, remains an isolated multi-ethnic enclave held together by an authoritarian regime. In a country where you are only allowed to film out the window of a train, the locals are afraid of being denounced but are glad to live in a comfortable refuge from the hectic modern world, and songs on television celebrate the president.
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This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes