A very intriguing movie so far. In a way, it seems the black-and-white adds to the film, as the lack of color means that lighting and camera effects are more noticeable. The whole scene with the teacher really gave me chills, the way the teacher was so frighteningly enthusiastic about convincing the boys to enlist.
The way the books and papers were strewn across the floor afterward make me think that they were leaving their lives behind, going somewhere that would change them forever.
Very thoughtful comment. The film grows on one, so that, by the end, one feels richer for having experienced it. Such is always the power of great art to elevate us beyond the prosaic.
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