United States / Oct 01, 1983 / NR / Chicago International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
Genres
DramaWar
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | A War Story |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 8 novembre 1981 |
| Writer | Anne Wheeler, Ben Wheeler |
| Cinematography | Ron Orieux, Robert Nichol |
| Assistant directors | Anne Wheeler |
| Camera operators | Robert Nichol |
| Additional photography | Robert Nichol |
| Production design | Donaleen Saul |
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| Art direction | Donaleen Saul |
| Set decoration | Donaleen Saul |
| Budget | 274.000 € |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Canada / Nov 08, 1981
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