Lessons of Darkness

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Johannes S @RT64416087 Nov 5 Gruelling and disturbing to watch these scenes! See more Jaan K @RT25890923 05/29/2023 Amazing masterpiece, must watch See more andres s @RT93190512 01/15/2021 Wow, gorgeous opening shot with the orange red sky and the towers. I think it's remarkable how Werner is able to film in these almost chaotic situations and dark subject matter and yet still convey a sense of peace, beauty and grace. His sweeping shots are so good. The aftermath of the attack on Kuwait made some of the landscapes look very surreal, almost other worldly. Like from another planet. Barren wastelands. It's really sad to see. Very haunting especially with the classical music. The imagery creating a sense of apocalyptic dread signifying there's no coming back from this. Super captivating and entrancing watching the oil riggers replace the piping system for the oil well. Beautifully filmed and scored, but also haunting at the same time. Powerful movie that highlights the aftermath and destruction of what a war can cause not only to the countries land but also to its people. I kept thinking about that poor little boy. He was so scarred by his experiences with the soldiers that he told his mom he didn't want to learn how to talk. So sad. Just as there is beauty in peace and tranquility, this movie proves that there is also beauty in destruction and chaos; as sad and dreadful as it is. It depends on your outlook on things. See more david f @dfulmer 08/25/2020 A spare, depressing, mostly visual documentary about the invasion of Kuwait and the destruction of oil fields. See more 08/17/2020 Herzog brings a camera to Kuwait. There's been a oil mess and also a short war. Apart from a few interviews there is little monologue here and no dialogue. There are some very pretty images here over some epic, orchestrial music. That's about it. It shows hell, but it looks so very pretty at the same time. The director himself classifies it as science fiction and not a documentary. I can't agree, but I see his point - the images is majestic. Not entertaining, and it's a good thing that it's short. Still, it's a nice backround film that has it's power in pure imagery. Few others could have made the same kind of film look this good. 5.5 out of 10 spaced out vehicles. See more 02/18/2019 Stunning visual documentation of the aftermath of the Iraq War, including the burning oil fields. Not much dialogue, but the interviews are poignant, and immediately tell the harm of the Gulf War. As they say, it's 1/2 documentary, 1/2 science fiction, set to a dramatic score full of strings and opera music. While it was stunning, you get the point right away and the point could have been made in 30 minutes. See more Read all reviews

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