The Russian war drama His Name Was Not Listed has received the Special Jury Recognition at the 18th Edison Awards, marking a significant international achievement for the film and its creators.
Released in 2025, the film is directed by Sergey Korotayev and is based on the acclaimed novel by Boris Vasilyev. The story follows young Lieutenant Nikolai Pluzhnikov, who arrives at the Brest Fortress in June 1941 on the eve of the Great Patriotic War, capturing the human courage and sacrifice during one of history’s most difficult periods.
The Edison Awards honor excellence in cinema and recognize outstanding achievements in filmmaking, artistic vision, and storytelling. The Special Jury Recognition highlights the film’s emotional depth, historical significance, and contribution to contemporary cinema.
The recognition has been welcomed as an important milestone for the filmmakers and a celebration of powerful wartime storytelling on the international stage.