The guerra It's entertaining as hell. That is an idea that war Movies They have been transmitted since practically the beginning of cinema. Stories of heroism in the midst of conflict-torn settings that focus on the emotional impact it leaves on soldiers are very common, but there are many other cinematic stories about the guerra that remain underestimated.
Some of these films were considered too raw or controversial for audiences at the time, while others were overshadowed by their directors' legendary filmographies. There is no reason for these films to remain in the shadows of cinema history.
In this note we highlight three of the war movies most ignored that deserve public attention.
The Ascent (1977)
When it comes to World War II dramas from the Soviet perspective, Ascension is a powerful and bleak anti-war film that hasn't received the recognition it deserves. The plot follows two Soviet partisans who, after separating from their unit, are captured and subjected to torture by the German commando. Ascension It was the last film completed by director Larisa Shepitko, who tragically died in an accident while preparing her next project, cutting short an already luminous career. He left a powerful legacy with his latest work, considered his greatest professional achievement.
Jarhead (2005)
Films about the Gulf War are far fewer compared to those of other war conflicts, but they have produced some of the most unique depictions of the war. guerra. Jarheadby Sam Mendes, focuses on the loneliness and boredom of the Marines. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Marine Anthony Swofford, based on a real person, as he goes through training and active duty, never seeing actual combat. It is a much less visceral film than others in the genre and addresses its theme with greater subtlety, which impacted its success among the public and critics, who perhaps expected something more combat-oriented.
Letters from Iwo Jima (Letters from Iwo Jima, 2006)
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In 2006 Clint Eastwood directed two war movieseach showing the battle of Iwo Jima from different perspectives. While The conquest of honor tells the story from the American point of view, its Japanese counterpart, Letters from Iwo Jimais superior and one of the most intense and heartbreaking films ever made. Although the film received four Oscar nominations, Eastwood's experiment in making both films back-to-back to show the complexities of guerra He never got the credit he deserved. Both works are excellent complements that offer a much more complete vision of the battle they represent, and Letters from Iwo Jima It is one of Eastwood's most perfect works.
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