Editorial Thesis
“War Cinema examines the human soul under extreme existential pressure, confronting systemic violence, trauma, and sacrifice.”
Why This Collection Exists
The human soul tested in the crucible of state-sponsored trauma.
curated Exhibition
War Cinema
The human soul tested in the crucible of state-sponsored trauma.
20 Films
1937–2017
Heavy
Immersive
Exhibition Exhibits (20 Films)
Films illustrating this collection's editorial thesis
8.3
Apocalypse Now
1979 • 2h 27m • Drama, War
8.1
Casablanca
1943 • 1h 42m • Drama, Romance
8.0
Lawrence of Arabia
1962 • 3h 48m • Adventure, History
8.6
Schindler's List
1993 • 3h 15m • Drama, History
7.8
Rome, Open City
1945 • 1h 43m • Drama, War
8.2
Inglourious Basterds
2009 • 2h 33m • Drama, Action
6.8
La Grande Illusion
1998 • 1h 37m • Romance, Comedy
8.4
Grave of the Fireflies
1988 • 1h 29m • Animation, Drama
7.9
The Deer Hunter
1978 • 3h 3m • Drama, War
8.2
Come and See
1985 • 2h 22m • Drama, War
8.3
Paths of Glory
1957 • 1h 28m • War, Drama
7.8
Kagemusha
1980 • 3h 0m • Action, Drama
6.8
The Battle of Algiers
1993 • 1h 38m • Crime, Drama
7.4
The Thin Red Line
1998 • 2h 51m • Drama, History
8.1
Full Metal Jacket
1987 • 1h 56m • Drama, War
7.7
Platoon
1986 • 2h 0m • Drama, War
8.0
Ran
1985 • 2h 42m • Action, Drama
8.1
Das Boot
1981 • 2h 29m • Drama, War
7.5
Dunkirk
2017 • 1h 46m • Action, Drama
7.9
Grand Illusion
1937 • 1h 54m • Drama, History
Collection Overview & Secondary Metrics
Total Films
20Timeline Era
1937–2017Avg Runtime
2h 17mOrigins
8 Countries