Documentaries of the 2000s

Blockade

Year2005
Running time52 min
Directed bySergei Loznitsa
Made inRussia

At a glance

Blockade is a 2005 documentary film by director Sergei Loznitsa, made by Lendok Open Film Studio. It presents black-and-white footage from the Siege of Leningrad without dialogue. The film runs for 52 minutes, offering a concise account shaped entirely through its images rather than spoken explanation. Its subject is the siege, and its production is associated with Russia. For viewers exploring documentary cinema about wartime history, Blockade is a focused film to consider. The absence of dialogue and the black-and-white footage define its approach; the listed details provide no further account of particular scenes or events. Its director, release year, production company, country and runtime help place it for viewers browsing documentaries by filmmaker, period or subject.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in the Siege of Leningrad or in documentary films that tell their story through images without dialogue.

What is good

  • 52-minute runtime
  • Black-and-white footage from the Siege of Leningrad
  • No dialogue
  • Directed by Sergei Loznitsa

What to know first

  • No dialogue accompanies the footage

Verdict

Blockade is a short, image-led documentary about the Siege of Leningrad. Its lack of dialogue is an important part of what viewers should expect.

Details

Year
2005wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
52 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Sergei Loznitsawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Russiawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0826039wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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