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The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam

1965Movie56 min

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A deeply moving, profoundly sad documentary movie about war and history, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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An award winning CBC documentary on the war in South Vietnam shot entirely on location. The participants speak for themselves. The filmmakers spend time with units from many services: army, marines, ARVN, air cavalry. They accompany an air force napalm and strafing attack. There are many scenes of Saigon streets and of peasant village life. Soldiers speak of their experiences and their mission to fight Communism in Vietnam. There are scenes of dead Viet Cong, and one showing a VC suspect being waterboarded.

Feels like

  • Vietnam War Documentary
  • Unflinching Realism
  • Historical Account
  • Human Cost of War
  • Political Commentary
  • Bleak & Raw
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Anti-War Message
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • First-Hand Accounts

Crew

Directed by
Beryl Fox
Produced by
Beryl Fox, Douglas Leiterman

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Facts

December 5, 1965 · 56 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 5, 1965
Runtime
56 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

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3 questions, like "Is The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam worth watching?"

Questions about The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam

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Is The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Mills of the Gods: Viet Nam plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.