Mark and David, two photographers following the conflict in Kurdistan, experience things they probably did not take into consideration before getting involved in that war. Mark is bolder, while David begins to unravel before his best buddy's eyes. When David decides to pack it in, Mark is devastated, as he is left alone facing death and ultimately being badly wounded.
When Mark arrives back in Ireland, his life takes a turn for the worst. He has no reason for feeling this way; after all, he is happily married to Elena, his Spanish wife, who cannot comprehend what is going on through Mark's mind. Part of the problem is the fact that Diane, David's wife is expecting. His guilt about the missing friend is behind everything. Elena has the brilliant idea to summon her grandfather, a wise man, who tries, to unravel Mark's pent up feelings. The truth finally comes out, as we watch in horror the odyssey he went through with David.
Directed by Danis Tanovic, "Triage", is an exercise in survival while being in the worst possible situations. Based on Scott Anderson's novel, which we have not read, the film makes a case on the horrors of a war which Mark experienced. He was a man who showed fearlessness capturing the conflict for publications that are willing to pay to show his images. But everything changes in a second when his best friend has had it. Mark's is guilt ridden for a secret he is not ready to share with anyone.
Colin Farrell gives one of the most intense performances of his career, under Mr. Tanovic's inspired direction. Branko Djuric, playing Dr. Talzani made an impression on his approach to his role. The great Christopher Lee shows up as Elena's grandfather, a man that has seen war first hand, and has suffered for his involvement. Paz Vega and Kelly Reilly have nothing to do in the film.
For a film that was shot in Spain, which serves as the distant Kurdistan, the cinematographer, Seamus Deasey, does wonders to photograph the action and makes it real.
When Mark arrives back in Ireland, his life takes a turn for the worst. He has no reason for feeling this way; after all, he is happily married to Elena, his Spanish wife, who cannot comprehend what is going on through Mark's mind. Part of the problem is the fact that Diane, David's wife is expecting. His guilt about the missing friend is behind everything. Elena has the brilliant idea to summon her grandfather, a wise man, who tries, to unravel Mark's pent up feelings. The truth finally comes out, as we watch in horror the odyssey he went through with David.
Directed by Danis Tanovic, "Triage", is an exercise in survival while being in the worst possible situations. Based on Scott Anderson's novel, which we have not read, the film makes a case on the horrors of a war which Mark experienced. He was a man who showed fearlessness capturing the conflict for publications that are willing to pay to show his images. But everything changes in a second when his best friend has had it. Mark's is guilt ridden for a secret he is not ready to share with anyone.
Colin Farrell gives one of the most intense performances of his career, under Mr. Tanovic's inspired direction. Branko Djuric, playing Dr. Talzani made an impression on his approach to his role. The great Christopher Lee shows up as Elena's grandfather, a man that has seen war first hand, and has suffered for his involvement. Paz Vega and Kelly Reilly have nothing to do in the film.
For a film that was shot in Spain, which serves as the distant Kurdistan, the cinematographer, Seamus Deasey, does wonders to photograph the action and makes it real.