Field Punishment No.1
Watch TrailerArchie Baxter, a New Zealand conscientious objector during World War I, refuses to bear arms. Shipped to the Western Front, he faces the army's brutal Field Punishment No. 1—being bound to a post for hours under potential fire. Based on true events, the film charts one man's unwavering defiance against an inhuman system, tracing a harrowing journey of pacifist conviction colliding with military dogma. It becomes a stark examination of personal courage and the crushing weight of institutional authority in the trenches.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Director | Peter Burger |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film strips away any glamour from war, focusing instead on the brutal machinery used to enforce conformity. It's a grim, procedural look at state-sanctioned torture, where the battlefield is a man's own conscience.
What lingers after the credits is the chilling efficiency of cruelty and a profound, unsettling respect for Baxter's quiet fortitude. A necessary, difficult memorial. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter Burger
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