Burnt and it Hurts

The film Burnt by the Sun does a very nice job depicting what life was like for a citizen of Russia during the 1930's. I believe that this film was directed towards Russian audiences. It reminds viewers that they need to be very thankful for what they have. We are reminded many times that there were people like Kotov who did everything they possibly  could to protect the motherland (Russia). He dreams of a world that is safer and more enjoyable for his daughter. 

Burnt by the Sun also does a very good job portraying peoples attitude's toward one another during the 1930's. It seemed as if no one could be trusted. A prime example of this is Mitya. Mitya was trusted and loved by everyone in Kotov's family. He betrayed them eventually leading to the death of Kotov and the imprisonment of Marusia and Nadya. In the film it lead to his own death from self guilt, however I do not know if this actually took place.