Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?

Set during the critical Battle of Stalingrad in the autumn and winter of 1942, the story follows the encirclement and a failed relief attempt. Supplies dwindle as air superiority slips away and the Luftwaffe cannot adequately resupply the trapped troops. The narrative focuses on human choices pressed to the limit as surrender becomes inevitable.

Stalingrad serves as the brutal backdrop of the siege where German and Romanian forces are trapped by the Red Army. The city is besieged and cut off from supplies, turning every street into a potential danger. The film centers on the desperate fighting and the moral compromises soldiers make to survive.

🛡️ Loyalty

Under the constant threat of death and starvation, loyalties are tested between Wisse and Linkmann. Wisse's pragmatism clashes with military discipline, pushing him to bend or ignore orders to protect allies and himself. Their tensions reveal how loyalty can blur when survival hinges on difficult choices.

🔥 Survival

Scarcity dominates daily life as supply depots are raided and siege conditions tighten. Soldiers turn to scavenging and bending rules to endure, while moral lines blur. The relentless hunger shapes every decision and drains hope.

⚖️ Duty

Duty and humanity collide as leaders insist on fighting to the last man, while some characters seek a different path. Wisse's covert aid to Katja and his ultimate confrontations reveal the conflict between obedience and mercy. The film uses these moments to explore where the line lies between duty and compassion.