Babiy Yar (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, Babiy Yar is a drama and history film directed by Jeff Kanew, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Autumn 1941. The Russian army flees Kiev, chaos reigns, soldiers attempt to trade their uniforms for civilian clothes in order to escape unnoticed. The war and pending capture of Kiev by the Germans is the only topic of discussion. Everyone has heard of the horrible things that have happened in other areas, where Jews were brutally and inhumanely murdered. Indecision and despair spread like wildfire among the population. As the German army marches in, fear and horror take over.
Who’s in it. Babiy Yar stars Michael Degen as Genadij Lerner, Katrin Sass as Lena Onufrienko, Axel Milberg as Oberst Paul Blobel and Barbara De Rossi as Natalya Lerner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babiy Yar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babiy Yar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babiy Yar (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babiy Yar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Babiy Yar?
- Babiy Yar stars Michael Degen, Katrin Sass, Axel Milberg, Barbara De Rossi and Evklid Kyurdzidis.
- When was Babiy Yar released?
- Babiy Yar was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.