DVD Battlefront

In the realm of cinema, war films have always held a significant place, providing audiences with a glimpse into history and the human spirit. Here's a selection of some notable war films, each offering a unique perspective on the complexities of war and its impact on individuals.

"CENTURION" (2010)

Directed by Neil Marshall, this French-British historical action-war film is loosely based on the disappearance of the Roman Empire's Ninth Legion in Caledonia in the early second century CE. The film stars Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, and Olga Kurylenko.

"War Horse" (2011)

Steven Spielberg's war film is based on Michael Morpurgo's 1982 novel and its 2007 stage adaptation. It tells the story of Joey, a bay Thoroughbred horse, and his experiences during World War I.

"The Messenger" (2009)

Oren Moverman's directorial debut, this war drama film stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Samantha Morton. It follows a soldier who returns home to finish his tour of duty in the Army's Casualty Notification service.

"1917" (2019)

Sam Mendes' latest offering, co-written with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, is a British war film that follows two British soldiers, Will Schofield (George MacKay) and Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), in their mission to deliver an important message during World War I. Interestingly, no German actor plays the role of Lance Cpl. Schofield; the role is played by George MacKay.

A Selection of Other Notable War Films

"The Stranger" (1946) is an American film noir starring Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, and Orson Welles. It is about a war crimes investigator tracking a high-ranking Nazi fugitive to a Connecticut town.
"The Man with the Iron Heart" (2017) is a biographical action-thriller film based on Laurent Binet's 2010 novel. It was directed by Cédric Jimenez and stars Jason Clarke, Rosamund Pike, Jack O'Connell, Jack Reynor, and Mia Wasikowska.
"The Pianist" (2002) is a biographical war drama film based on Władysław Szpilman's autobiographical book. It was produced and directed by Roman Polanski, starring Adrien Brody.
"Stop Loss" (2008) is a war drama film directed by Kimberly Peirce and starring Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, Abbie Cornish, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It is about a soldier whose tour of duty in Iraq is unexpectedly extended.
"Love in a Cold Climate" (2015) is a British serial drama miniseries adapted from Nancy Mitford's novels. It stars Rosamund Pike, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Megan Dodds, Alan Bates, and Celia Imrie.
"AUSTRALIA" (2008) is a adventure drama directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film is set between 1939 and 1942 against a dramatised backdrop of events across northern Australia at the time, such as the bombing of Darwin during World War II.
"Saving Private Ryan" (1998) is an epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. It follows United States Army Rangers as they search for a paratrooper during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II.
"ATONEMENT" (2007) is a romantic war drama film directed by Joe Wright and starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Vanessa Redgrave. It is based on Ian McEwan's 2001 novel of the same name.
"BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK" (2016) is a war drama directed by Ang Lee and written by Jean-Christophe Castelli, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Ben Fountain.
"ALONE IN BERLIN" (2016) is a war drama film directed by Vincent Pérez and written by Pérez and Achim von Borries. It is based on the 1947 novel Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada.
"Lone Survivor" (2013) is a biographical military action film based on Marcus Luttrell's 2007 non-fiction book. It was written and directed by Peter Berg, starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana.
"ALLIED" (2016) is a war thriller film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Steven Knight. It stars Brad Pitt as a Canadian intelligence officer and Marion Cotillard as a French Resistance fighter.
"AGE OF HEROES" (2011) is a British war film directed by Adrian Vitoria, based on the real-life events of the formation of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando unit during World War II.
"BROTHERS" (2009) is a American psychological drama war film directed by Jim Sheridan and written by David Benioff. It stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman.
"BLACK HAWK DOWN" (2001) is a war film produced and directed by Ridley Scott, based on the 1999 non-fiction book of the same name by journalist Mark Bowden, about the U.S. military's 1993 raid in Mogadishu.
Schindler's List (1993) is an American epic historical drama directed and produced by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. It is based on Thomas Keneally's 1982 novel and follows Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jews during World War II.
"Jarhead" (2005) is a biographical war drama film based on U.S. Marine Anthony Swofford's 2003 memoir. It was directed by Sam Mendes, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, and Chris Cooper.
Winter in Wartime (2008) is a Dutch war film directed by Martin Koolhoven. It is based on Jan Terlouw's 1972 novel and is about a 14-year-old boy who becomes a member of the resistance after helping a wounded British soldier.
The Railway Man (2013) is a British-Australian war film based on Eric Lomax's 1995 autobiography. It was directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and stars Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.

Each of these films offers a unique perspective on war, providing audiences with a diverse range of stories that explore the complexities of conflict and the human spirit. Whether set during World War I, World War II, or more recent conflicts, these films serve as a testament to the power of storytelling in understanding history and the human condition.