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The Nest (1999)
Powerful...
As screened at the BlueRidge Southwest Virginia Vision Film Festival: THE NEST, considering it's short length, is powerful -- a very well-drawn, realistic portrayal of the timeless, unchanging aspects of warfare. This basic story of the foot soldier could have been set in any war, in any period of history, and still ring true. I understand it was originally set in WW1 before the producers changed the venue, this proves my point easily. This characteristic makes it a film with a universal appeal. We feel every uncomfortable inconvenience and painful situation that infantry soldiers suffer when confronting an anonymous enemy in the harshest of conditions. In this case, it is the sudden threat of death that is pervasive, and the infantrymen (and actors) bear up admirably. The best and worst characteristics of human spirit are brought out under such inhumane conditions, and the film presents an honest and unwavering portrayal of this phenomenon. The simple yet electrifying ending is a stirring comment on the indomitable human spirit. Highly recommended at a film festival near you.