Kalashnikov AK-47 (2020) is a Russian biographical film about the experiences of Mikhail Kalashnikov, inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle. The film was directed by Konstantin Buslov and stars Valery Afanasiev as Kalashnikov.
The film begins with Kalashnikov as a young tank driver during World War II. He is wounded in battle and taken prisoner by the Germans. While in captivity, he is inspired to design a new assault rifle that will be more reliable and easier to use than the current Soviet weapons.
After the war, Kalashnikov is released from captivity and returns to the Soviet Union. He is assigned to the Degtyarev Plant, where he begins work on his new rifle. The rifle is eventually accepted into service by the Soviet Army and is named the AK-47.
The film follows Kalashnikov's life from his early days as a tank driver to his later years as a world-renowned inventor. It explores the complex relationship between Kalashnikov and his creation, the AK-47.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's historical accuracy and Afanasiev's performance as Kalashnikov. Others criticized the film for its slow pace and lack of focus.