This film is a perfect starting point for the discussion, but the theme and message are timeless. The Thirty-Years War is merely the backdrop. 90% of the film takes place in an isolated valley that has remained hidden from the outside strife until “the Captain” arrives with his 15 mercenaries. They are tasked to forage for supplies for an Army, and must decide to pillage the valley, or winter over in it instead. There are parallels and lessons to many wars and eras, not just the Thirty Years War.
5 Star selection, Travis!
Saw it in my teens and was deeply impressed.
It told a very meaningful story and is 1 of 4 or 5 films that I have seen in my lifetime that I have never forgotten.
Bkmk
I checked this movies first few minutes and it gets off to a quick start...Also noted many comments beneath the movie praise it highly...I’ve already seen why in just the first few minutes.
Will now go and finish watching the entire...
Thanks for linking it.