Ballad of the Little Soldier
A group of Miskito Indians use Nicaraguan child soldiers in their resistance against the Sandinistas.
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| Original Title | Ballade vom kleinen Soldaten |
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Werner Herzog |
| Runtime | 46 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (31 votes) |
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The film constructs its argument through stark, observational footage and unsettlingly candid interviews with the child soldiers and their leaders. It explores the psychological machinery of indoctrination, relying on the dissonance between youthful faces and military rhetoric to build a sense of profound unease.
What lingers after the final frame is a chilling contemplation on the expendability of innocence in ideological battles. The documentary offers no solace, only a critical, necessary gaze into the abyss. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Werner Herzog
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting, prepared for a sobering and essential documentary experience.
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