Tag: WWII cinema

A Forgotten Man (2022)

Posted on November 9, 2023November 7, 2023 by Keri O'Shea

We’re perhaps used to certain kinds of war movies. Boots on the ground, violence and trauma, the experiences and perspectives of those who fought; many superb, deeply moving films have followed this path. However, this is only a part of the picture, and other approaches are out there still, waiting to be explored. This brings […]

Sisu (2022)

Posted on June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 by Keri O'Shea

You know that bit at the start of There Will Be Blood (2007), where a silent, grizzled man is digging into the earth – eventually striking oil? Okay, good. Now, let’s shift things to WWII-era Finland; here’s another grizzled, silent prospector, wandering the landscape alone – only this guy is looking for gold, not oil, […]