21) The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line, written and directed by Terrence Malick, is a sad, thoughtful war film and a meditation on the psychological impact of battle in World War II. It follows a company of men fighting to secure Guadalcanal, intercut with lyrical ruminations on nature, life, and humanity. Malick's direction has breathtaking cinematography and a non-linear narrative structure, and the vision allows audiences to see their personal experiences in the missions undertaken by the soldiers.
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