Verses

The film follows Kolya, a Russian sniper who joins a Bulgarian military contingent in a Hungarian village in April 1945. Amidst the chaos of war, he befriends a Hungarian boy named Yanush, with whom he bonds over poetry. The narrative takes a dark turn when Yanush is killed by a German sniper, prompting Kolya to seek revenge.

With a runtime of 52 minutes, Verses presents a poignant tale of friendship and loss during one of history's most devastating conflicts. The film's focus on personal relationships amidst the brutality of war offers a unique perspective that is often overlooked in traditional war narratives.