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Post by mortsahlfan on Oct 14, 2018 18:32:18 GMT
I love looking at them comparatively, just look I can't wait to see what they say about this decade 30 years from now (if I'm still here).. Doesn't matter the country, either - I love to get as many different ones as possible.
-Place De la Republique
-Chronicles of a Summer
-Seven-Up
-Salesman
-Le Joli Mai
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Post by politicidal on Oct 14, 2018 18:59:02 GMT
The nature documentaries by Frank Buck and Armand Denis.
Chang by Merian C. Cooper
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Post by mikef6 on Oct 14, 2018 19:28:43 GMT
Culloden / Peter Watkins (1964)
The War Game / Peter Watkins (1965)
Both directed by Peter Watkins. These are such great films that I am almost at a loss for words. They could both be called faux documentaries (although “The War Game” won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature). “Culloden” uses the “You Are There” technique of having a modern interviewer present at an historical event. The Battle of Culloden, fought in 1745, was the last battle fought on the ground in the U.K. British forces decisively defeated Scots in the Scottish Highlands, putting down a rebellion that would see Bonny Prince Charles on the throne of England. Participants are interviewed by the BBC and a voice over anchor describes the action.
The Oscar winning “The War Game” shows us what would be the result in lives lost and survivor suffering should England be the target of an atomic attack. The film was intended to be broadcast on British TV but was canceled at the last minute. The excuse from the Beeb was that it would be too distressing for the general public but the real reason was probably government objections to the movie’s withering criticism.
Far more than just the lesson “War is bad” – which was the subject of quite a number of ‘60s films – these short features (69 and 44 minutes) teach you something about the true horror of war to all sides based on science and historical fact. Blinkered bureaucracy, brutal social conditions, idiot leaders, and just plain incompetence all are part of waging and losing wars. Also present are the voices of compassion and concern. Even if those voices come from ordinary soldiers who have no choice but to obey their commanders, Watkins reminds us that good people exist along with the tragedy.
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Post by mortsahlfan on Oct 14, 2018 20:23:18 GMT
Culloden / Peter Watkins (1964) The War Game / Peter Watkins (1965) Both directed by Peter Watkins. These are such great films that I am almost at a loss for words. They could both be called faux documentaries (although “The War Game” won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature). “Culloden” uses the “You Are There” technique of having a modern interviewer present at an historical event. The Battle of Culloden, fought in 1745, was the last battle fought on the ground in the U.K. British forces decisively defeated Scots in the Scottish Highlands, putting down a rebellion that would see Bonny Prince Charles on the throne of England. Participants are interviewed by the BBC and a voice over anchor describes the action. The Oscar winning “The War Game” shows us what would be the result in lives lost and survivor suffering should England be the target of an atomic attack. The film was intended to be broadcast on British TV but was canceled at the last minute. The excuse from the Beeb was that it would be too distressing for the general public but the real reason was probably government objections to the movie’s withering criticism. Far more than just the lesson “War is bad” – which was the subject of quite a number of ‘60s films – these short features (69 and 44 minutes) teach you something about the true horror of war to all sides based on science and historical fact. Blinkered bureaucracy, brutal social conditions, idiot leaders, and just plain incompetence all are part of waging and losing wars. Also present are the voices of compassion and concern. Even if those voices come from ordinary soldiers who have no choice but to obey their commanders, Watkins reminds us that good people exist along with the tragedy.
I just started downloading "The War Game" and will get on "Culloden" as it sounds quite interesting. That's too bad it was canceled. Speaking of the 60s, I like/love many of the "kitchen sink" movies, especially "Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner" and almost anything by Ken Loach and Mike Leigh. Thanks!
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