Si vous avez été marqué par 'Moffie' (2020), ce film poignant sur l'homosexualité et la brutalité dans l'armée sud-africaine des années 1980, vous cherchez peut-être d'autres œuvres similaires. Cet article vous propose 10 films et séries qui explorent des thèmes comparables : oppression, identité, et résistance. Découvrez des récits tout aussi puissants qui résonneront avec l'esprit de 'Moffie'.
Paths of Glory (1957)
Description: A powerful anti-war film that critiques the inhumanity and futility of war, particularly the injustice faced by soldiers at the hands of their superiors.
Fait: The film was banned in France for nearly 20 years due to its negative portrayal of the French military.
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The Deer Hunter (1978)
Description: Examines the devastating impact of war on soldiers' lives, particularly through the lens of PTSD and the bonds formed under extreme duress.
Fait: The Russian roulette scenes were highly controversial and sparked debates about their authenticity and ethical implications.
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Platoon (1986)
Description: Portrays the harrowing experiences of soldiers in Vietnam, emphasizing the moral and psychological conflicts they face in the chaos of war.
Fait: Oliver Stone, the director, based the film on his own experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Description: Explores the psychological and physical brutality of military training and war, focusing on the dehumanization and trauma experienced by soldiers.
Fait: The film is divided into two distinct parts: the brutal boot camp training and the combat in Vietnam. The iconic drill instructor was played by a real-life Marine drill instructor.
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Hamburger Hill (1987)
Description: A gritty and realistic portrayal of the brutal and often pointless battles fought by soldiers in Vietnam, emphasizing the human cost of war.
Fait: The film is based on the actual Battle of Hamburger Hill, one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
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Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Description: Chronicles the transformation of a patriotic young man into a disillusioned anti-war activist after experiencing the horrors of combat and its aftermath.
Fait: Tom Cruise underwent extensive physical training to portray the paralyzed veteran Ron Kovic, including learning to use a wheelchair.
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Casualties of War (1989)
Description: A harrowing story of morality and justice in wartime, focusing on the ethical dilemmas and atrocities committed by soldiers under extreme pressure.
Fait: The film is based on a true incident during the Vietnam War, where a group of soldiers kidnapped, raped, and murdered a Vietnamese girl.
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The Thin Red Line (1998)
Description: A meditative and poetic exploration of the existential and spiritual crises faced by soldiers in the Pacific during World War II.
Fait: The film features an ensemble cast, with many famous actors in small roles, and was shot in the remote jungles of Australia and the Solomon Islands.
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Jarhead (2005)
Description: Focuses on the monotony and psychological strain of modern warfare, highlighting the alienation and frustration of soldiers waiting for combat.
Fait: The film is based on the memoir of Anthony Swofford, a Marine who served in the Gulf War. It was shot in the same desert where the actual events took place.
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Apocalypse Now (1979)
Description: A surreal and intense depiction of the madness and horror of war, focusing on the psychological descent of its protagonist in a hostile environment.
Fait: The production was notoriously difficult, taking over a year to shoot and facing numerous setbacks, including a typhoon and Martin Sheen's heart attack.
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