Towards the Battle
The story unfolds around the year 1860. Louis, a photographer, convinces the general of the French Army to send him to Mexico to photograph the colonial war that is ravaging the country. Once he is there, nothing goes as planned. Never in the right place at the right time to see the battles, Louis can't snap a single picture of the war. But his encounter with Pinto, a Mexican peasant, changes his destiny. It leads him to discover neither glory nor wealth, but a way to confront the ghosts of his past.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Vers la Bataille |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Colombia, France |
| Genre | Adventure, Western, Drama |
| Director | Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (13 votes) |
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The film constructs a patient, anti-epic journey that relies on the absence of battle to explore a photographer's internal void. The colonial conflict becomes a backdrop for a quiet confrontation with personal ghosts.
What lingers after the final frame is not the spectacle of war, but the weight of silence and the elusive search for purpose in a chaotic landscape. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
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Watch in a contemplative mood, allowing its slow, atmospheric pace to fully envelop you.
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