South Korea / Sep 13, 2025 / 12 / DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
1h 29min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Basic Training |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 1 giugno 1971 |
| Production | Frederick Wiseman |
| Writer | Frederick Wiseman |
| Editing | Frederick Wiseman |
| Cinematography | William Brayne |
| Assistant directors | Frederick Wiseman |
| Camera operators | William Brayne |
| Additional photography | William Brayne |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 01, 1971
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