Another example “as stated by, a French soldier impersonating a dead British soldier to gain priority for the evacuation later wanders off once aboard and finds a hatch, later on in the story he uses said hatch to save other soldier from drowning on the hospital ship.”
This film reflects a lot on the values of the U.S. as a country and the British Empire at the time of WWII. Most notable is the selflessness shown by the heroes depicted in the film. Just as they put everything on the line, FDR was also willing to make sacrifices to aid in the effort, “As shown, I recommend that we make it possible for those nations to continue to obtain war materials in the United States, fitting their orders into our own program. Nearly all their materiel would, if the time ever came, be useful for our own defense.” Just as the heroes sacrificed their all for the greater good of the world, FDR understood the importance of eliminating any chance of Germany’s victory.
All in all, this film was produced extremely well, taking a leap away from the average “War” movie and depicting the heroic acts of the few, and the pride, shooting, and killing weren’t all there was to WWII. Many laid down their lives for the safety and freedom of others in a selfless act for the greater good. Christopher Nolan portrayed that effortlessly, and his cinematography prowess really shined in this film. I believe most people will enjoy this film due to its unique outtake on WWII, lack of violence, and a multi-perspective and intertwining storyline that develops a rich plot.
References
- Nolan, C. (Director). (2017). Dunkirk. Warner Bros.
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- Garrett, R. (2016). The RAF in the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain: A Reappraisal of Army and Air Policy 1938–1940. Routledge.