also known as Story of a Sniper
The Sniper of Kobani2015
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This will make you respect the sobriety of what is going on in Syria. I never thing of the level of personal sacrifice. I think the scene in the barber shop was especially powerful. All these men displaying respect for the sniper, and tacitly admitting to their own cowardice. Add this to "A thousand Times GoodNight" and you get an amazing picture of what is going on in Syria.
In 12 minutes the filmmaker captures what is in front and behind this man, while not larding it with his own perspective. Powerful.
The problem, I believe, in many modern documentaries is that they too often and too greatly reflect the filmmaker's views as opposed to accurately portraying the reality of a situation or issue. Not this doc. Simple filming, little intrusion and the audience is given a short glimpse into the life of a man who is devoting himself to his cause. A simple proposition with a powerful message.
In 12 minutes, this film conveys the horror and inhumanity of war far better than many longer documentaries on the same subject. It's sad, crushing, raw -- and beautifully made.
Great short documentary about a determined man fighting ISIS one bullet at a time.