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Tag Archives: Child soldier
Monos (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Young beasts of a war
There are a number of absolutely stunning moments in “Monos”, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award when it was shown at the Sundance Film Festival early in last year. While I often struggled to follow and understand … Continue reading
Beasts of No Nation (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Into the heart of darkness
“Beasts of No Nation” strikes us hard with intense moments both gut-wrenching and devastating. It is chilling to watch its little young hero being turned into a little savage creature of war, and it is also heartbreaking to see him … Continue reading
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