RESTREPO-One of the best documentaries on war of 21st century
And if you weren’t there — well, you just don’t know what it was like.
Restrepo is a 2010 American documentary film about the Afghanistan war, directed by American journalist Sebastian Junger and British/American photojournalist Tim Hetherington, From May 2007 to June 2008, the men of 2nd Platoon, Battle Company of the 173rd Army Airborne Brigade(US army) defending the outpost (OP) Restrepo, named after PFC Juan Restrepo, the platoon medic who had been killed in action, in the Korangal Valley. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. Military."
Life is a gift and so we all as human being chrish it by enjoying every moment.However, we foget that our definition of enjoyment and how orecikus life is, differs from person to person.Joining army is the answer.This career shows that the meaning of life is not how precious it is but that its so uncertain.Living in the awe of uncertainity(In sophesticated languave we call it "adventure),is also,one of the best meanings of life.A military person cherishes this meaning.Like you will see in this documentary.
A look at both the tragic folly of war and the camaraderie of men under pressure, the documentary- Restrepo holds both hope and horror.The goal of
The film portrays negotiations with the local people, construction of an advanced outpost called "OP Restrepo", as well as the challenges and intermittent fire-fights they face.The movie isn't war-like or as powerful but it's the connection with the simplicity that makes you feel deep.
In the latter portion of the film, the dangerous mission Operation Rock Avalanche is shown along with some of its tragic consequences. One event was the loss to Battle Company of Army Sgt. Larry Rougle, who served two tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan, was ambushed by a large number of Taliban. It was learned that Rougle , at a point, took the brunt of the attack, allowing his soldiers to secure a position and fight. Army Sgt. Larry Rougle, who is a recipient of the Purple Heart, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
It is fairly extraordinary that this film exists because its not easy for journalists to live in those war-like unsafe conditions.This movie shows that it really takes "guts" to be a camera men.Journalism,photography is about capturing each and every kind of beauty,no matter how weird or terrifying.Everything has some expression in it.
There is no discussion about politics/government policies,it just revels the heroism of these impossibly young, brave soldiers ;who follow orders that at times seem pointless because following them is what their country has asked them to do. The level of access attained by Tim and Junger allows for an incredibly unvarnished account -- including footage of deaths both civilian and military. It's perhaps the most intimate and unflinching examination yet of the processes of modern warfare -- and an exhilarating, heartrending, profoundly moving film in its own right.
Restrepo is a film not just about the events of combat, but also about "brotherhood," according to Junger. It shows the human face of military tactics which reduce people to chess pieces.The film shows the dedication to their duty as a soldier and their commitment to one another as brothers. The film is narrated by several men who fought with PFC Juan S. Restrepo. The men discuss loss such as dead civilians and soldiers, as well as the emotional distress that the soldiers are left with in its aftermath.
The film received a certified fresh rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes "Forsaking narrative structure for pure visceral power, Restrepo plunges viewers into the experiences of soldiers on the front lines of the Afghan War.
Will surely bring you to tears!!
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