The "War Films" Thread

[Navaronegun]

@ChristienMurawski

Since you’ve decided to title this “The ‘War Films’ Thread” you are obligated to comprehensively teach us about War Films.

I dunno about teach but…

Meditation 1
The Thin Red Line, Music and then an exploration of POV and the “Other”.

OK, first let’s see how Malik (the director) uses music here:

The Thin Red Line - This Great Evil Scene

Now to see Malik’s attention to detail regarding POV and portraying “the Other” watch these two scenes. They are identical, but one is without subtitles and one with. Lets see how your perception changes.

Without.

The Thin Red Line (1998) - Witt's Death

With.

The Thin Red Line (1998) - Witt's Death with subtitle

Now let’s discuss…