---
title: "Weekend in Hell"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/weekend-in-hell-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 165379
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Weekend in Hell (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/weekend-in-hell-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Weekend in Hell is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, War, Adventure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two prisoners of war attempt a desperate escape from a German camp during World War Two."

### Why Watch
- Directed and written by Vytautas Zalakevicius
- Engaging World War Two prisoner of war storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is limited to one hour and thirty-two minutes
- Details about the characters are minimal in the overview
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains war-related themes and drama set in a German camp.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Weekend in Hell released?
The film was released on December 9, 1987.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It falls under the drama, war, and adventure genres.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Vytautas Zalakevicius.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters in the film?
The story follows two prisoners of war, one Russian and one Lithuanian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Weekend in Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/165379)

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