Shield and sword, episode 1 (4K restoration, dir. Vladimir Basov, 1967)

Film 'Shield and Sword' (episode 1) is a 4K restoration by the Mosfilm Computer Graphics Group. It is a screen adaptation of V. Kozhevnikov's novel, telling the story of Soviet intelligence officer Alexander Belov, who infiltrates the Third Reich as Johann Weiss, neutralizes sabotage groups, and preempts major military operations. The film is part of a four‑film series about Soviet intelligence during World War II. 00:00:00 – start of the film 01:19:44 – 'Where the Motherland begins'