Corey campodonico, alex bulkley, eric blyler, zeb wells, hugh sterbakov, tom gianas, ross shuman, nick swardson, tj miller, mila kunis, danny. Hell and back again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and intimacy no previous film about the conflict in. Hell is a story about a post apocalyptic world, where the sun has became the worst enemy of mankind, making earth uninhabitable with its intense flare. Embedded photojournalist danfung dennis reveals the devastating impact a taliban bullet has on the life of 25yearold sergeant nathan harris.
Audie murphy was the most decorated soldier of wwii who was wounded on several occasions. Hell and back again, a documentary by danfung dennis, follows sgt. Hell and back is a missed stopmotion opportunity which couldve served to be as funny as some robot chicken sketches like the star wars parodies but infused with a complete slate of originality. Back from hell ex inferis is another found footage possession film along the lines of the devil inside and the last exorcism, except it takes a cabin in the woods approach to the story and how the characters approach the conflict. Danfung denniss powerful documentary hell and back again, chronicling the effects of serving in afghanistan on american soldiers, has just gone on uk release read what guardian film critic. To hell and back is a fictionalized account of audie l. Director leonoardo araneo tries to stitch together a cohesive storyline from the events, but they are all either too derivative or too boring to elevate the film. International documentary association recommended for you. Everything you need to know about hell and back again. Miller animated movie hd two best friends set out to rescue their pal after hes accidentally dragged to hell.
The book was ghostwritten by his friend, david spec mcclure. This easter weekend tv one will air its latest movie to hell and back starting ernie hudson and vane read more to hell and back. It is based on the 1949 autobiography of the same name and is an account of murphys world war ii experiences as a soldier in the u. The film was released october 2, 2015, by freestyle releasing. The highly acclaimed film vividly captures the sacrifices, both on and off the battlefield, that u. Review documentary hell and back again is the best war movie. Presumably inspired by such filthy, funny features as south park. In this outrageous animated comedy, two best friends set out to rescue their pal after hes. Disney, pray the devil back to hell winner, best documentary, tribeca film festival has screened in all 7 continents in over 60 countries in thousands of venues for women and men of all walks of life, in major cities as well as remote villages around the world. Six exclassmates decide to spend some holidays together. Back from hell 2011 six friends staying in a manor home experience supernatural events, and one of them is possessed by a spirit. The film with clinical precision peels away the daily headlines to expose the reality of the afghan war and. To hell and back is a technicolor and cinemascope war film released in 1955. Hell and back again 2011 photojournalist and filmmaker danfung dennis follows marine sgt.
With giovanni araneo, aran bert, giovanni guidelli, jennifer mischiati. Hell and back again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and intimacy no previous film about the conflict in afghanistan has been able to achieve. Also, just like sausage party i felt that the writers could have dialed back somewhat on the cursing fbombs. I felt that the talented cast of this particular film would crush that stereotype and lift it up to certain quality. Eyewitness film of military action in afghanistan combines with the story of a wounded soldier going home, and it. It stars the voices of nick swardson, mila kunis, bob odenkirk, t. A comedy about two best friends who must rescue their. From academy awardnominated director gini reticker and acclaimed producer abigail e. Bearing the signs of pioneering freewheeling cinematography, dennis graphically realises foreign conflict with a visual lucidity reminiscent of the late tim hetheringtons restrepo. It was directed by jesse hibbs and stars audie murphy as himself. Hell and back again calgary international film festival. The local priest tries to exorcise the unholy force, but its. Hell and back again brings the war home in ways that make guntoting.
Harrell award for best documentary camden international film festival 2011 festivals hot docs 2011 sundance film festival 2011 director danfung dennis executive producer dan cogan, karol marteskofenster gernot schaffler, thomas brunner producer mike lerner, martin herring editor fiona otway music j. The two realities seamlessly intertwine to communicate both the extraordinary drama of war and, for a generation of soldiers, the no less shocking experience of returning home. Review documentary hell and back again is the best war movie of the year. In this sense, hell could conceivably be billed as the road meets the texas chainsaw massacre minus the hardware, since its a truly violent film that shows little, if any violence. Book 23 minutes in hell4high fidelity digitalcdaudio bookhadeslife in hellheaven and hellhell firedevilsatanthe punisherdemonswhere is hellis hell a literal burning place. There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including giorgio moroder presents metropolis. The two realities seamlessly intertwine to communicate both the extraordinary drama of war and, for a generation of soldiers, the nolessdifficult experience of returning home. Hell and back again is a pretty average documentary that is beautifully shot, uniquely edited, but shouldve delved into the psychological state of mind of sgt. Hell and back again is a 2011 americanbritishafghan documentary film produced, shot, and directed by danfung dennis, about a sergeant in the united states marines corps who returns from the afghanistan conflict with a badly broken leg and posttraumatic stress disorder.
United states october 5, 2011 new york canada october 5, 2011. Hell and back again 2011 directed by danfung dennis. Nathan harris was part of the unit where photographerfilmmaker danfung dennis was embedded in afghanistan. Meet the 2011 sundance filmmakers hell and back again. Watch hell and back again 2011 full movie free online. Hell and back again was released in 2011 on wednesday, october 5, 2011 in 1 theater. Murphys service in wwii which led him from north africa to italy, france and finally germany. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate, visceral portrait of one man.
An unprecedented exploration of the moving image and a film of uncommon intimacy, hell and back again comes full circle as it lays bare the true cost of war. Fsu launches inaugural student veteran film festival with. Review documentary hell and back again is the best war. The whole concept of two guys going to hell in order to find their friend, the devil being in love with an angel, and a demon looking for her human womanizing father made for some good story. Nathan harris into combat in afghanistan, then back to the u.
The stopmotion animated movie features the voice talents. Sinopsis film movie hell and back again 2011 what does it mean to lead men in war. This movie is, again, a fictionalized account of his service during wwii. S marine in afghanistan is an imposing depiction of modern warfare. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate, visceral portrait of one. Miller, rob riggle, susan sarandon and danny mcbride. Dennis danfungs selfshot hell and back again circumvents this familiarity both in its physical intimacy danfungs camera stays just feet away from his subject, returning marine. Masterfully contrasting the intensity of the frontline with the unsettling normalcy of home, hell and back again lays bare the true cost of war. Eyewitness film of military action in afghanistan combines with the story of a. On location in afghanistan for hell and back again in.
Hell and back again photojournalistturnedfilmmaker danfung dennis hell and back again vigorously embraces a grunts eye view of war and its aftereffects. Hell and back again is a 2011 americanbritishafghan documentary film produced, shot, and directed by danfung dennis, about a sergeant in the united. Hell and back is a 2015 american stop motion adult animated fantasy comedy film directed by tom gianas and ross shuman and written by gianas, hugh sterbakov and zeb wells. Hell and back again premiering may 28, 2012 check local listings about the film in 2009, u. The film suggests that it doesnt really matter whether harris ever gets back in uniform. Even dolphin tale, a film aimed at young children, has a subplot. Meet the 2011 sundance filmmakers hell and back again director danfung dennis. To enjoy a short rest period and some amusement, they rent a manor house in the countryside, upon where to forget the raving madness of the city life. The book was ghostwritten by his friend, david spec mcclure, who served in the u. Marines launch a major helicopter assault on a taliban stronghold in southern afghanistan.
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