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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, SYNOPSIS: In the early days of World War I, a shell explodes in the face of Adrien, a dashing young officer. Taken in hand by the army's plastic surgeon, he spends the rest of the war in the officers' ward, far from the front lines. Five years spent in limbo, forging invincible bonds of friendship; five years preparing for the future, for a new life... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...Officer's Ward ( La Chambre des officiers )
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A stunning, hypnotic, deeply moving film. Since I bought the DVD I've watched it several times and it just gets better.
Yes, some viewers will find it slow, but how could it move quickly when it's about people inching their way back to normal life? This isn't a 'bang-bang kiss kiss' adventure story, the patients aren't heroes, they're just average men (and one woman), yet their battle against the pain of disfigurement and rejection is heroic. The nurse is a woman you might meet any day, yet the way she restores her patient's will to live is extraordinary. Don't miss this one.
Yes, some viewers will find it slow, but how could it move quickly when it's about people inching their way back to normal life? This isn't a 'bang-bang kiss kiss' adventure story, the patients aren't heroes, they're just average men (and one woman), yet their battle against the pain of disfigurement and rejection is heroic. The nurse is a woman you might meet any day, yet the way she restores her patient's will to live is extraordinary. Don't miss this one.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the best films dealing with the effects of war. The main character is a French officer, maimed in the first days of the Great War. The story centres on his time in a military hospital,how he copes with his disfigurement and the attitudes of others around him.
It is a very moving film and should be watched by everybody.
It is a very moving film and should be watched by everybody.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Officer's ward is a film which captures a viewer from start to finish. Its gentle style is beautiful and adds to the sensitive treatment of the subject of a soldier's recovery from injuries recieved during WWI. Eric Caravaca plays the role subtly and treats the role of the injured soldier with great respect. It is a wonderful French film and I would recommend it even for those who don't usually enjoy foreign films. A great purchase!
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Nice film? Shame about the subtitles!
I bought this film last year, but have only just got around to watching it. The reviews were promising and I like French cinema, but there are problems with the viewing which is... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Nagy
Great movie
We saw this film some years ago and enjoyed it so I bought the dvd recently. Since then it has come on tv. The film is beautifully done with a sepia colour to make it look old. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. Carole F. Weinstein
A little disappointed
I was looking forward to watching this movie. It's an engaging enough film but it comes off badly in a comparison to Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny got his gun" - even though Trumbo's... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lux Fan
This is a film for gung ho war mongering politicians such as Bush and...
This is the film for George W Bush and his side kick Tony Blair.
I believe that no politician should ever rule a country unless his/her son/daughter can be forcibly... Read more
I believe that no politician should ever rule a country unless his/her son/daughter can be forcibly... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dreamer
Another hidden part of the WW1
I buy movies based on reveiws and this one did not disappoint. Granted it was slow at some points but it had you fixed as the subject of the movie generated your sympathy and you... Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by John Black
Well crafted but very depressing
As somone who is interested in both World War One and French film, I bought this DVD even though I was a bit concerned that the subject matter might be a bit uncomfortable. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Ian Thumwood
Back to life
Based on the award-winning novel by Marc Dugain, La Chambre des Officiers aka The Officers' Ward barely made a ripple outside France, but it's one of the best films about World War... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Trevor Willsmer
I loved this.
A hauntingly beautiful, compelling film. This stayed with me long, long after I had finished watching it.
Published on 30 April 2003 by "cathtb"
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