Theatre of War (2018)

Original title

Teatro de guerra

Directed by

Lola Arias

Genre

documentary film

Country

Argentina, Germany, Spain

Runtime

1h 13m

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 13 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Six veterans of the Falklands/Malvinas War, three from Argentina and three from Britain, meet to act out and talk about their wartime memories. The film blends performance with discussion as they revisit the past together.

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What happens

Theatre of War (Spanish: Teatro de guerra) is a 2018 Argentine documentary film directed by Lola Arias. The film brings together six veterans of the Falklands/Malvinas War—three Argentine and three British—to reenact and reflect on their wartime experiences through performance, conversation, and roleplay. Blending documentary and theatrical elements, Theatre of War examines memory, trauma, and reconciliation, challenging national narratives and exploring the personal aftermath of conflict. The film premiered at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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