Kalashnikov AK-47

In the heat of war in 1941, battle-hardened tank commander Kalashnikov sustains a severe injury that forces him away from the front lines and into hospital recuperation. Stripped of his active role as a soldier, Kalashnikov discovers an unexpected purpose during his convalescence: the creation of what would ultimately become one of the world's most iconic weapons.A self-taught inventor at just 29 years old, Mikhail Kalashnikov channels his military expertise and resourcefulness into designing the blueprint for an assault rifle that will come to be known as the AK-47. In this stirring period drama, we witness how Kalashnikov's invention emerged from adversity, forging a legacy that would forever change the landscape of warfare. The film explores themes of resilience, creativity, and the profound impact of one man's vision on global conflict.