This is an incredibly well acted and executed film. It is thought provoking about the obvious issues of war and peace and how the enemy looks like us.
The film is set on Christmas Eve at the beginning of World War I. The film opens with showing the naiveté of youth as the word of war being declared spreads through the town. The local parish priest follows his young parishioners into the battle field. This really is an ensemble piece with many fine and talented actors. It has the added bonus of incredible music.
It also has important themes about the role of religion in the world. How good will try to raise it's head in even the most dire of times and then evil shoots it down.
While I think that this film is a must see, I fear that the negative depiction of organized religion will keep this movie from the praise it so richly deserves.
The film is set on Christmas Eve at the beginning of World War I. The film opens with showing the naiveté of youth as the word of war being declared spreads through the town. The local parish priest follows his young parishioners into the battle field. This really is an ensemble piece with many fine and talented actors. It has the added bonus of incredible music.
It also has important themes about the role of religion in the world. How good will try to raise it's head in even the most dire of times and then evil shoots it down.
While I think that this film is a must see, I fear that the negative depiction of organized religion will keep this movie from the praise it so richly deserves.
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