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Theatre of War

2018Movie1 h 13 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A melancholic, nostalgic documentary movie about history and show business.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Theatre of War is an essay on how to represent war, performed by former enemies. British and Argentinian veterans of the Falklands war come together to discuss, rehearse and re-enact their memories 35 years after the conflict.

Feels like

  • War Re-enactment
  • Historical Reflection
  • Veterans' Perspectives
  • Meta-theatrical
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Analysis
  • Falklands War
  • Dialogue-Driven

Crew

Directed by
Lola Arias
Written by
Lola Arias

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 16, 2018 · 1 h 13 min · Documentary

Released
February 16, 2018
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English, Nepali
Made in
Germany, Argentina, Spain
Budget
$230,000
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Theatre of War?"

Questions about Theatre of War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Theatre of War?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Theatre of War worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Can I half-watch Theatre of War?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is Theatre of War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Theatre of War in English?

SpanishEnglishNepali

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English and Nepali.