It is difficult to understanding why a film of this sensitivity and beauty is not more widely recognized as a superb cinematic achievement. The sensitivity of the performances. the lush beauty of the sets, and the unpretentious handling of dialogue in French and English is a wonder to behold. Make no mistake, this is an anti-war movie but only to the extent that it exposes the human toll and injustice suffered by ordinary human beings who are caught in its horror. Marie Bunel and Dan Spielman are nothing short of astonishing. There is nothing predictable, sentimental, maudlin, or vulgar about this perfect movie.
Review of An Accidental Soldier
An Accidental Soldier
(2013 TV Movie)
Brilliant Sensitive Look at the Human Toll of War
23 June 2020